General Ledger Accountant

Summary: The General Ledger Accountant will support the financial operations of a Managing General Agent (MGA) business, focusing on managing general ledger activities, month-end close, and revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606. The role requires strong accounting skills, experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, and collaboration with various finance process owners. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate revenue recognition and maintain deferred revenue schedules while working cross-functionally within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply ASC 606 guidance to revenue streams including policy fees, commissions, and other carrier/broker arrangements.
• Manage and maintain deferred revenue schedules within D365 or integrated reporting tools.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure contracts are appropriately interpreted for revenue treatment.
• Ensure accurate timing of revenue recognition for multi-element contracts and variable consideration.
• Review bi-weekly/monthly payroll journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Post payroll JEs into the general ledger system, ensuring alignment with payroll registers and internal controls.
• Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts including wages, benefits, and tax liabilities.
• Coordinate with HR and payroll providers on adjustments, errors, or compliance issues.
• Manage accounting for affiliate servicing contracts including tax, service fees, and treasury related transactions.
• Reconcile various accounts ensuring general ledger accounts are reconciled in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Reconcile commission and fee-based revenue from carrier statements ensuring proper cut-off and completeness.
• Collaborate with underwriting and operations teams to validate revenue inputs.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all reports, forms, and data provided to internal and external clients/customers.
• Assist management in applying financial data and analysis to solve administrative and operating problems.
• Assist in transition of Pets financial processes from Synchrony environment to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Process governance including process maps, risk and control assessment documentation related to Pets accounting processes.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 3 - 5 years Accounting / Finance experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• General Ledger integration required.
• Intermediate Excel Skills.
• Audit experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, organize, and prioritize work independently.
• Superior quantitative and analytical skills.
• Efficiency, exhibited through strong financial and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking and complex problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other