Insurance Accountant

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Insurance Accountant in Alexandria, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full cycle accounting activities for assigned accounts
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year end close activities
• Prepare and review balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Monitor cash receipts, disbursements, and account balances
• Support premium, commission, and other insurance related accounting activities
• Prepare periodic financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules
• Review financial activity for accuracy and investigate discrepancies
• Partner closely with the Risk team, which serves as the primary point of contact for insured clients
• Provide the Risk team with financial information, account activity, reporting, and other accounting support needed to service insureds
• Research and resolve billing, payment, and accounting discrepancies identified by the Risk team
• Explain financial information and accounting transactions clearly to Risk team members
• Collaborate with Risk to ensure insured account activity is accurately reflected within the accounting system
• Coordinate with claims, underwriting, brokerage, operations, and other internal teams as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and supporting accounting records
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Support regulatory, compliance, and internal control requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and cross functional workflows
• Assist with special projects and financial analysis as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems
• Experience supporting internal business partners or cross functional teams
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and the month end close process
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple accounts and priorities
• Ability to research accounting discrepancies and communicate findings to non-accounting stakeholders
• Insurance industry experience strongly preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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