Insurance Accounting Manager - Dallas, United States - Howden Group Holdings

Description

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work.

We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture:
the biggest small company in the world.

The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it.

And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

DUAL North America, Inc.

is seeking aInsurance Accounting ManagerEssential Functions:

Work with Finance and IT teams to understand and document the flow of transactions through the insurance administration system and help refine reporting and reconciliation processes to meet carrier requirementsCreating monthly journal entry for premium-related activity for upload into our general ledgerPrepare monthly carrier reporting and remitting funds to the carrierEnsuring that monthly commission payments are timely and accurately sent to producers, including annual profit commissionsPerform and/or review monthly bank and other balance sheet reconciliations, investigate any discrepancies, and resolve issuesReview aged receivables report and resolve aged receivables as appropriateManage year-end 1099 reporting process and ensure timely filingAssist with carrier auditsAnswer questions from carriers regarding balances and resolve discrepanciesManage any necessary unclaimed property filingsAssist in other accounting projects and tasks as neededJob Requirements (education, experience, skills):Bachelor's Degree in Accounting8+ years of experience in an accounting department, preferably with an insurance agency or carrier.

Previous experience in a supervisory role desired.

Ability and willingness to learn new software / systemsStrong attention to detail and accuracySelf-motivated and proactiveAbility to take initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced and changing environmentStrong analytic and problem-solving skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsStrong time management skills with a proven ability to meet tight deadlinesProficiency with Microsoft Excel (experience with lookups and pivot tables a must)Previous experience with insurance administration systems (particularly Guidewire) desirableCommitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policiesIf you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team.

What we offer:
A career that you define.

Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive.

We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

EEO Statement:

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect.

DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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.

DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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