Sr. Accountant

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) company match

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Operational Accounting team in a hybrid/remote setup in the United States.

The role covers financial close, reconciliations, AR operations, cash applications, and audit support, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement in an insurance environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of owning complex accounting processes while partnering with stakeholders to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Experience with operational accounting close activities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Analyze accounts receivable balances and aging trends.
• Support cash application activities and unapplied cash investigations.
• Prepare audit-ready schedules and respond to audit requests.
• Assist with SOX, controls, and compliance tasks.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.

Skills

Operational close

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Workday knowledge

Collaborative skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA is a plus

Tools

Workday

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 is open to a hybrid/remote work environment.

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.

Benefits and Perks:

• 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

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.