Senior Accountant, Captives

Brown & Brown; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

ESPP

401k

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Services

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Brown & Brown in Daytona Beach is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform operational, transactional and technical accounting in line with established policies and objectives.

The role requires monthly journal entries, full cycle month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, cash disbursement reviews, and close reporting with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. Collaboration across offices is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office environment, including Teams and Word
• 3-5 years full cycle general ledger accounting experience
• Preferred: CPA Insurance industry experience, knowledge of captive insurance entities, premium activity, reserves, and regulatory reporting considerations
• Knowledge of Excel Power Query

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly journal entries
• Review and approve journal entries
• Review and approve cash disbursements
• Perform full cycle month-end close functions in Agency and ERP systems
• Reconcile balance sheet and other accounts monthly and as needed
• Run monthly close reporting
• Meet strict deadlines
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Ensure all support for transactions is processed and filed accurately and timely
• Prepare submission of documents as required by established controls
• Assist with ASC 606 / ASC 944 monthly and quarterly entries
• Analyze results to verify accuracy of financial package
• Build courteous and successful relationships with various office staff to maintain efficient practices.
• Promote teamwork, support, knowledge sharing and a positive attitude in the department and office.
• Participate in training opportunities to remain current on industry information, new product development, legislation, coverages, and technology including professional development and continuing education.

Skills

Financial accounting

Analytical skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Quality control

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Power Query

Microsoft Office

Teams

Word

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

The Senior Accountant will perform operational, transactional and technical accounting activities in accordance with established policy, procedures, and objectives.

Responsible for adherence to quality control standards – both corporate and industry directed.

How You Will Contribute

• Complete monthly journal entries
• Review and approve journal entries
• Review and approve cash disbursements
• Perform full cycle month-end close functions in Agency and ERP systems
• Reconcile balance sheet and other accounts monthly and as needed
• Run monthly close reporting
• Meet strict deadlines
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Ensure all support for transactions is processed and filed accurately and timely
• Prepare submission of documents as required by established controls
• Assist with the calculation of ASC 606 / ASC 944 monthly and quarterly entries
• Analyze results to verify accuracy of financial package
• Build courteous and successful relationships with various office staff to maintain efficient practices.
• Promote teamwork, support, knowledge sharing and a positive attitude in the department and office.
• Participate in training opportunities to remain current on industry information, new product development, legislation, coverages, and technology including professional development and continuing education.

Skills & Qualifications to Be Successful

• Strong Financial accounting and analytical skills
• Planning/organizing – prioritize and plans work activities and efficient time management
• Confidentiality - Maintain confidentiality, remain open to others' ideas and exhibit willingness to try new things
• Oral communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written communication – the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Problem solving - Individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and maintains confidentiality
• Quality control – the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to complete job tasks and assignments in the required time frame.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a desire to learn the relationship between financial drivers, metrics and reporting
• Ability to absorb knowledge quickly
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Preferred: CPA Insurance industry experience Knowledge of captive insurance entities, including premium activity, reserves, and regulatory reporting considerations Knowledge of Excel Power Query

Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office environment, including but not limited to Teams and Word High proficiency in Excel 3-5 years full cycle general ledger accounting experience

Benefits & Total Well-Being

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined.

Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.”While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers.