FLORIDA - Tampa Bay/Palm Harbor/Seminole/Clearwater/St PeteSr Accountant - Life & Annuity InsuranceNo opportunity to work remote - locals are preferred, but if someone would need to relocate a small stipend might be negotiated to help defray relo expenses

REQUIRES CURRENT/RECENT INSURANCE CARRIER ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE

We're assisting this relatively new Life & Annuity insurance group in their search for an insurance accountant. We’re targeting a minimum of 2 years of experience in GL and yellow or blue book filing within a Life/Annuity/Health or P&C carrier. 3 to 5 years would be a plus. This is a growth opportunity for someone who is looking forward to building and defining their career in insurance accounting. Will report to wonderful hiring manager/Director of Finance who is known for his mentorship and building relationships.

Controller is specifically looking for an individual that is going to help build the team from the ground up - set up all of policies, procedures, new accounting system, new statutory reporting system and anything and everything included in setting up a professional Finance and Accounting Team.  We're looking for a self-directed individual who can and will work collaboratively with this Controller to assist in the goal to get this area up and running as smoothly and quickly as possible.  

Responsibilities include, but aren't limited to...........Assist in auditsReconcile bank accounts/deposits and respond to bank inquiriesCode invoices/set up new accounts/make reconciliations/perform closingsMaintain the GL - balance sheets/income statements/cash flowAssist in GAAP reportingCoordinate maintenance/upgrades/enhancements of accounting software systemFile required tax formsLooking for someone who works well with others in a team setting, has a collaborative spirit and foremost - brings a customer centered focus.Should be very experienced with Microsoft Office Suite and have a 4-year degree.Additional information:

Casual Dress Days are on Fridays with an early closing at 3:00 PM

8 - 5:00 normal work hours Monday - Thursday.

Free covered parking.

Monday - Thursday dress is business casual - no jeans or athletic tennis shoes. 

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus of up to 20%.

Culture is team centered and collaborative - almost a family environment. 

Benefits include: FSA, Parental leave, Education reimbursement, 12 paid holidays, 401K match 100% for the first 3% and then 50% for the next 2%, unlimited PTO is self-managed, medical is 61% employer paid for employee, dental and vision are 50% employer paid for employee. Jeanine Drahota, Lost Dutchman Search"Mining for insurance talent, exclusively"