North America Premium Accounting Lead

AXIS Capital; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans for you and your family

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

AXIS Capital seeks a Lead Manager for North America Premium Accounting to guide cash allocations and premium receivables across US and Canada. You will partner with internal teams and brokers to ensure timely payments and accurate reporting.

The role demands at least 5 years in P&C insurance finance, strong Excel/Access/Outlook skills, and leadership to drive month-end close and reconciliation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years P&C insurance industry experience.
• Demonstration of strong software skills including Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead the North America Insurance Premium Accounting team—guide on cash allocations and premium receivables; assist in escalation when needed.
• Ensure timely follow-up on premium receivables and cash variances; monitor for timely resolution.
• Escalate items when internal/external contacts are not responding timely; liaise with brokers and internal teams.
• Research and resolve outstanding issues with internal departments and external brokers; communicate past due receivables.
• Review BPO vendor's overdue receivables report; coordinate with AXIS departments/brokers to resolve discrepancies.
• Track daily cash receipts entry into the premium accounting system by the BPO vendor; enforce processing controls.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience

Tools

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

AXIS Capital seeks a Lead Manager for North America Premium Accounting to guide cash allocations and premium receivables across US and Canada. You will partner with internal teams and brokers to ensure timely payments and accurate reporting.

The role demands at least 5 years in P&C insurance finance, strong Excel/Access/Outlook skills, and leadership to drive month-end close and reconciliation processes.