Insurance Accountant

Hagerty; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive enthusiast brand is seeking an Insurance Accountant. You will be responsible for managing revenue and expenses related to insurance operations, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The role offers the option to work remotely within the United States. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in accounting and proficiency in Excel, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive work culture

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Public Accounting or Industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex supporting workpapers and monthly journal entries.
• Coordinate settlement of accounts with insurance companies.
• Calculate and record expected profit sharing and commissions.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong analysis skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office Products

Excel

Job description

As an Insurance Accountant, you will be responsible for recording revenue and expenses associated with our insurance operations. This includes accounting for premiums payable to carrier partners, commissions earned by Hagerty, and commissions payable to brokers who refer business.

What you’ll do

What you’ll do

• Prepare complex supporting workpapers, reconciliations, and monthly journal entries in support of insurance operations.
  • Coordinate settlement of accounts with insurance companies and brokers.
  • Calculate and record expected profit sharing and override commissions.
• Provide commentary on flux analysis for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Work closely with FP&A team to develop budgets and forecasts and to explain variances.
• Review workpapers and reconciliations for non-complex areas.
• Maintain documentation of processes and procedures, updating internal controls as needed, and supporting SOX compliance.
• Assist with quarterly and annual SEC reporting, and annual audits.
• Seek to be well-informed on transactions and initiatives that may impact accounting practices, financial statements, or financial results.
• Perform ad-hoc projects and tasks with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve efficiency or reduce costs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders.

This might describe you

This might describe you

• Detail oriented, organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all levels of employees.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent analysis, problem solving and communication skills.
• Handle multiple responsibilities, adhere to strict deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• CPA designation preferred, not required.

Required qualifications

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Experience in Public Accounting or Industry.
• Proficient in MS Office Products, Excel in particular.
• Insurance industry and/or public company experience preferred.

Other things to note

Other things to note

• This position can be worked remotely within the United States.
• Familiarity with public company requirements, including Sarbanes Oxley and key regulations, if applicable. For SOX compliant roles, responsible for designing, executing, and documenting internal controls where they have been identified as owners to prevent errors in financial reporting, processes, and business operations. Including attestation to the completeness, accuracy, and compliance of all financial reporting data, where applicable.

Say hello to Hagerty

Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand and the world’s largest membership organization. Along with being a best-in-class provider of specialty insurance for enthusiasts, Hagerty is also home to the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, Garage + Social, Hagerty Drivers Club, Marketplace and so much more. Committed to saving driving for future generations, each and every thing Hagerty does is dedicated to the love of the automobile.

Hagerty is a rapidly growing company that values a winning culture. We provide meaningful work for and invest in every single team member.

At Hagerty, we share the road. We are an inclusive automotive community where all are welcomed, valued and belong regardless of race, gender, age, or car preference. We are united by our shared passion for driving, our commitment to preserve car culture for future generations and our desire to make a positive impact in the world.

If you reside in the following jurisdictions: California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, or Canada please email [e-mail] for compensation, comprehensive benefits and the perks that set us apart.

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Note: This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work and not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.