Insurance Accountant

Overview

• Coordinate insurance accounting operations for a dynamic organization, ensuring compliance and efficiency across diverse policies and affiliates.
• Collaborate with brokers and insurers to streamline processes and maintain accurate records for domestic and international policies.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills to produce detailed reports and documentation supporting insurance operations.
• Support audits, renewals, and declarations, contributing to the optimization of insurance accounting practices.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Assist in processing payments, transfers, and billings, ensuring timely and accurate execution of insurance-related transactions.
• Contribute to policy administration and compliance, enhancing operational efficiency and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage accounting tasks, including payments, transfers, billings, and accounts receivable/payable for insurance policies.
• Process monthly and quarterly sales reports for domestic, import, and export activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with declarations, certificates of insurance, invoices, and payments for shipping insurance operations.
• Renew bonds, manage billing and payments, and ensure adherence to established insurance limits.
• Support audits by obtaining renewal information from affiliates and subsidiaries, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Coordinate with brokers to review monthly statements, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Provide evidence of insurance and certificates to affiliates and subsidiaries as required, ensuring operational support.
• Request commodity names for product liability accounting rates and manage related administrative tasks effectively.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of experience working with brokers and insurance companies in accounting roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for creating detailed reports and documentation.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in a multicultural business environment is preferred, showcasing adaptability and cultural awareness.
• Preferred certifications in insurance or related fields are advantageous, enhancing professional qualifications.
• Strong analytical skills to manage complex insurance-related tasks and ensure operational accuracy.