Hybrid Insurance Agency Accounting Manager

Jonus Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Jonus Group is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager / Controller to lead accounting operations for an independent insurance brokerage in Chicago. The role blends hands-on bookkeeping with strategic financial oversight, reporting, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong knowledge of insurance agency accounting, commissions, and carrier payables, and will collaborate closely with leadership to enhance controls and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience in insurance agency accounting is required, including carrier payables and commissions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including payroll, disbursements, receipts, bank accounts, and monthly close.
• Manage insurance agency accounting functions, including carrier statement reconciliations and timely payments for agency-billed business.
• Oversee producer commission calculations, processing, and related accounting activities.
• Manage bookkeeping, account reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy.
• Oversee management reporting and support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Develop and improve procedures for collecting client receivables and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Partner with agency leadership to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and operational consistency.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and improve accounting workflows and agency operations.
• Supervise accounting tasks performed by other team members.
• Coordinate with external accounting professionals on tax and accounting matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Applied Epic

Job description

Jonus Group is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager / Controller to lead accounting operations for an independent insurance brokerage in Chicago. The role blends hands-on bookkeeping with strategic financial oversight, reporting, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong knowledge of insurance agency accounting, commissions, and carrier payables, and will collaborate closely with leadership to enhance controls and