Premium Accounting Assistant

Kinsale Insurance; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental

Company-paid disability and life

401(k) with employer matching

Generous PTO and holidays

Education dollars for training

Job summary

Kinsale Insurance in Richmond, VA is seeking a Premium Accounting Assistant to support accounts receivable premium balances for its Aspera Insurance Services subsidiary. You will work closely with finance and underwriting to ensure accurate, timely processing of premium transactions onsite.

The role emphasizes following up past-due balances, reviewing statements, issuing NOCs, invoicing audits, and reconciling deposits with premium allocations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Two to five years of accounts receivable experience.
• Two to five years of related insurance experience preferred.
• High accuracy and efficiency in data entry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on past-due Aspera balances with agency accounting contacts.
• Review system-generated Aspera statements before sending to agents.
• Release Notices of Cancellation (NOCs) and review related payments for rescission as appropriate.
• Invoice and follow up on Aspera audit and other premium balances returned for direct collection.
• Apply Aspera and Kinsale cash receipts, and serve as backup for cash application.
• Communicate Aspera audit installment requests and prepare return premium check requests for approval.
• Reconcile differences between Aspera deposited transactions and premium/deductible allocations to support accurate ledger entries.
• Maintain scanned and electronic filing of cash receipts and verify claims expense and loss payment checks.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Data entry accuracy

Written and oral communication

Teamwork

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional ready to grow your career in the insurance industry? Join Kinsale Insurance, a leading excess and surplus (E&S) lines carrier headquartered in Richmond, VA. We're known for our high-quality, high-touch approach and innovative, personalized solutions that help clients manage complex risks.

About the Role

As a Premium Accounting Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting accounts receivable premium balances for our wholly owned subsidiary, Aspera Insurance Services, Inc. You'll collaborate closely with our finance and underwriting teams, working onsite in our new Richmond, VA office to help ensure accurate, timely processing of premium transactions.

What You'll Do

• Following up on past-due Aspera balances with agency accounting contacts
• Reviewing system-generated Aspera statements before they're sent to agents
• Releasing Notices of Cancellation (NOCs) and reviewing related payments for rescission as appropriate
• Invoicing and following up on Aspera audit and other premium balances returned for direct collection
• Applying Aspera and Kinsale cash receipts, and serving as backup for cash application
• Communicating Aspera audit installment requests and preparing return premium check requests for approval
• Reconciling differences between Aspera deposited transactions and premium/deductible allocations to support accurate ledger entries
• Maintaining scanned and electronic filing of cash receipts and verifying claims expense and loss payment checks

What You Bring

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Two to five years of accounts receivable experience required
• Two to five years of related insurance experience preferred
• High degree of accuracy and efficiency in data entry
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is a plus

Why You'll Love Working at Kinsale

• Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunities - Rewarding performance and initiative.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Single and family health, dental, and vision insurance with employer HSA contributions.
• Financial Protection - Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, plus life insurance.
• Retirement & Security - Matching 401(k) contributions to help you plan for the future.
• Work-Life Balance - Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Continuous Learning - Education dollars available for training and professional certifications.

Integrity & Responsibility

Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgment, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $70,000

This posted range is our best estimate; starting salary will be based on experience level. Additionally, the posted range reflects only base salary and does not include annual bonuses, benefits, or reimbursements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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