Senior Insurance Accountant - Close & Improvements (Hybrid)

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. in Indianapolis/Cincinnati area is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the operational accounting close, reconciliations, AR operations, cash application, audits, and process improvements.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with stakeholders, and ownership of challenging processes in a dynamic insurance environment. Hybrid work arrangement out of Indianapolis or Cincinnati offices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• Insurance experience is a plus
• CPA is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and supported by documentation.
• Analyze accounts receivable balances and aging trends.
• Investigate unapplied cash, aged balances, and customer account discrepancies.
• Partner with business stakeholders to resolve receivable-related matters.
• Monitor and support cash application and reconciliation activities.
• Support accounting for premiums, commissions, ceded activity, and other insurance-related transactions.
• Assist with operational accounting activities related to programs, settlements, and other complex transactions.
• Prepare audit-ready schedules and support documentation.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with SOX, control, and compliance-related activities.
• Maintain documentation supporting key accounting processes and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort.
• Assist in the development of standardized procedures and documentation.
• Participate in system implementations, process enhancements, and special projects. Leverage Excel and reporting tools to automate recurring tasks and analyses.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Billing, Claims, and other functional teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff when appropriate.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Advanced Excel

US GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA (optional)

Tools

Workday

Excel

Pivot tables

Job description

The Senior Accountant will play a key role within the Operational Accounting team, supporting financial close, account reconciliations, accounts receivable operations, cash application activities, audit support, and process improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records while partnering with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve complex accounting issues.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to take ownership of challenging accounting processes in a dynamic insurance environment. Position will be hybrid out of our Indianapolis or Cincinnati office.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Analyze accounts receivable balances and aging trends.
• Investigate unapplied cash, aged balances, and customer account discrepancies.
• Partner with business stakeholders to resolve complex receivable-related matters.
• Monitor and support cash application and reconciliation activities.\
• Support accounting for premiums, commissions, ceded activity, and other insurance-related transactions.
• Assist with operational accounting activities related to programs, settlements, and other complex transactions.
• Prepare audit-ready schedules and support documentation.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with SOX, control, and compliance-related activities.
• Maintain documentation supporting key accounting processes and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort.
• Assist in the development of standardized procedures and documentation.
• Participate in system implementations, process enhancements, and special projects. Leverage Excel and reporting tools to automate recurring tasks and analyses.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Billing, Claims, and other functional teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff when appropriate.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

• Experience in operational accounting close work
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Must have good working knowledge of US GAAP accounting Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables
• Working knowledge of General Ledger Systems such as Workday preferred but not required
  
  

Experience:

• 3+ years accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required
• Insurance experience is a plus
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus
  
  

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program