Senior Accountant, Insurance Accounting

Iaawg; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Wellness/Personal development days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

iA American Warranty, L.P. is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee insurance accounting activities, including the DAC and related obligor accounting processes. The role emphasizes process improvement, reporting quality, and strong internal controls within a collaborative team.

You will engage with auditors and stakeholders, support monthly close, and help drive KPIs and efficiencies across the accounting function. Hybrid work options are available in the Texas area.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience in financial close and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP required.
• Experience with insurance accounting or DAC/obligor accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly close for internal underwriter, administrators and obligors.
• Prepare financial reviews and journal entries with analysis of trends.
• Support client relationships including surplus disbursements and trust reimbursements.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve issues with management.
• Develop and report KPIs to optimize team performance.
• Improve system efficiencies and strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and address requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship management

IFRS/US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Blackline

Great Plains

Job description

Job Description Build the future with us Are you eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Senior Accountant, Insurance Accounting, you will play a key role in the planning and overseeing of the insurance underwriter (DAC) and other obligor/administrator accounting activities. in areas such as process improvement, quality assurance and accounting/reporting operations. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

Here are the main responsibilities:

• Assist with the monthly financial close process for the internal underwriter, administrators, and obligors, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries and review of monthly entity financial results.
• Prepare financial reviews for client portfolio, preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, and providing analysis and insights on sales trends to Management.
• Provide client relationship support and engagement including monthly surplus disbursements and other trust reimbursements.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliation and assist Manager with resolution of problem accounts and/or reconciling items.
• Assist in the development and reporting of relevant KPIs and metrics to optimize the performance and success of the team.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls and governance to uphold operational effectiveness.
• Assist in the facilitation of seamless collaboration with auditors, both internal and external, ensuring timely and comprehensive responses to requests.
• Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establish the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders
• Stands out for their analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP
• Is recognized for their experience in financial systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Blackline, and Great Plains.
• Has 3-5 years of experience in accounting.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.

Company iA American Warranty, L.P. Posting End Date 2026-10-30

About us

iA American Warranty LP, American Amicable Group of Companies, iA American Life Insurance Company and Industrial Alliance Portfolio Management LLC are all part of iA Financial Group, one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in North America.

In the last few years, iA American has been thoughtfully built by iA Financial Group through the acquisition of several US based entities.

Our suite of products and services includes automotive protection packages, reinsurance options, dealer support, direct-to-consumer products, in-house administration, life insurance, progressive special markets, and more!

iA Financial Group is the fourth largest life and health insurance company in Canada and offers a wide range of products for all stages of life and to meet the needs of clients across its vast sales network.

Founded in 1892, iA Financial Group’s stability and solidity make it an employer of choice that invests in its employees and their development over the long term.

Our CEO Denis Ricard won #1 Insurance CEO in Canada from Glassdoor!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Our differences make us unique, and even stronger. That’s why, at iA Financial Group, we are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity. We are continually building a team that is as diverse as the people and communities we serve. By combining our different ways of seeing and experiencing the world, we will always be stronger than the sum of our parts!

iA American has been thoughtfully built by iA Financial Group through the acquisition of Innovative Aftermarket Systems (IAS), SouthwestRe, and Dealers Assurance Company (DAC). Our US headquarters is in Austin, TX. Our suite of products and services includes automotive protection packages, reinsurance options, dealer support, direct-to-consumer products, and in-house administration. American Amicable traces its roots back to 1910 and is a progressive special markets insurer. Based in Waco, TX, the Company offers innovative life insurance and annuity products developed to target the individual needs of protection, wealth creation, and estate preservation.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Term Life, AD&D Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Health Advocate Benefit
• Wellness Allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan and Holidays
• 401(k) With Company Match
• Competitive Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program

Our differences make us unique, and even stronger. That’s why, at iA Financial Group, we are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity. We are continually building a team that is as diverse as the people and communities we serve. By combining our different ways of seeing and experiencing the world, we will always be stronger than the sum of our parts!

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 9,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. We’re invested in you.