Sr. Accountant
Next Insurance
Location: Remote
NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.
Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find NEXT.
Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. This role will be responsible for the financial accounting of our workers' compensation program, with a primary focus on premium and losses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insurance accounting and a keen eye for detail. You will work closely with our finance and claims teams, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial statements. In addition to managing the workers' compensation portfolio, you will have the opportunity to learn and assist with other insurance-related accounting tasks.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes for workers' compensation premium and losses.
- Prepare and analyze journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements related to insurance accounts, including control documentation.
- Utilize Tableau to create premium and loss bordereaux for reinsurance partners
- Work collaboratively with the claims and actuarial teams to ensure accurate loss data.
- Reconcile premium receipts with Stripe/Braintree and loss activity with third-party administrator (Sedgwick).
- Provide detailed analysis of variances and trends in premium and loss accounts.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting for insurance-related expenses.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations for insurance accounts.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency within the insurance accounting function.
- Willingness to learn and assist with other insurance accounting areas, such as premiums and losses related to property and general liability as needed.
What We Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in insurance accounting.
- Strong working knowledge of premium and loss accounting is required.
- Understanding of workers' compensation accounting is a plus.
- Proficiency with financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- CPA designation is a plus.
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The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. NEXT employees are eligible for our benefits package, consisting of our partially subsidized medical plan, fully subsidized vision/dental options, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), flexible paid time off, parental leave and more.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.