Senior Insurance Accountant

MGT Insurance; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity options

Job summary

A forward-thinking insurance provider is seeking a Senior Insurance Accountant to lead premium, loss, and premium taxes accounting. The role involves modernizing reporting and collaborating closely with Data Science and Engineering teams. Candidates should have 5-8 years of relevant experience and a strong grasp of P&C insurance accounting and GAAP standards. The position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $115,000, along with bonuses and equity options.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in insurance accounting or public accounting, preferably with insurance clients.
• Experience with GAAP and statutory/NAIC concepts.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly recognition and reconciliations for premiums and losses.
• Drive accurate month-end/quarter-end close and internal controls.
• Assist with GAAP and regulatory financials and audits.
• Improve data pipelines from policy/claims systems.
• Coordinate premium tax data and filings support.

Skills

Insurance accounting

P&C insurance accounting

GAAP standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel mastery

Tools

NetSuite

Workiva

Job description

MGT Insurance is the first AI-driven, neo-insurer focused on evolving commercial P&C insurance for brokers and small business owners. By combining the expertise of industry veterans with state-of-the-art technology, we are ushering in the next evolution of commercial insurance and working to move the industry forward through the use of modern technology, better processes, and a rock-star team. We seek visionary leaders who thrive in dynamic, entrepreneurial settings, and excel in autonomous roles.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

About the Role

We’re hiring a Senior Insurance Accountant to own premium, loss, and premium taxes accounting and to help modernize our close, controls, and reporting as we scale. You’ll partner closely with Data Science, Engineering, and FP&A, ensuring clean data flows from policy/claims systems into the GL and into our GAAP and statutory reporting. This role is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and high‑impact.

Responsibilities

• Premium & Loss Accounting: Own monthly recognition and reconciliations for written/earned premium, unearned premium, commissions, losses/LAE, and related accruals; maintain producer, carrier, and TPA subledgers and trust/bank reconciliations.
• Close & Controls: Drive an accurate, timely month‑end/quarter‑end close; prepare journal entries, roll‑forwards, reconciliations, and flux analyses; strengthen internal controls across close cycles.
• Reporting: Assist with GAAP and statutory financials and regulatory filings (NAIC statements, state insurance department requirements); work closely with our external auditors.
• Data & Systems: Collaborate with Product/Engineering and FP&A to improve data pipelines from policy/claims systems to the GL; support reporting automation and KPI visibility.
• Tax & Compliance Support: Coordinate premium tax data and filings support; maintain documentation for examinations and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5–8+ years in insurance accounting or public accounting serving insurance clients; strong grasp of P&C insurance accounting, GAAP, and statutory/NAIC concepts.
• Technical: Advanced GL/reporting skills; comfort with subledger reconciliations; Excel mastery. Experience with modern ERPs (e.g., NetSuite) and reporting tools a plus.
• Cross‑functional chops: Proven ability to partner with Data Science, Engineering and FP&A; strong communication and documentation.
• Mindset: Builder’s mentality—detail‑oriented, process‑improvement focused, and energized by scaling an AI‑driven insurer.

Required Skills

• Prior MGA/MGU or carrier experience with trust accounting, producer commissions, and TPA claims flows.
• Workiva/automation/reporting tooling familiarity.

Preferred Skills

• Location: Hybrid: San Francisco, CA preferred or Madison, WI or Denver, CO, remote candidates will be considered.

Pay range and compensation package

$85,000 – $115,000 base salary + bonus + equity (commensurate with experience)

Equal Opportunity Statement

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company and industry. We strive to attract and elevate a diverse team of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Insurance

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