Senior Accountant

Brown & Brown Insurance

Job Overview

Location

Remote - Vermont

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Manage day-to-day accounting and financial activities for a portfolio of captive insurance companies, serving as the primary point of contact for senior management and clients.
• Perform comprehensive general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and preparation of customized financial and management reports for captive entities.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statement packages in accordance with GAAP, SAP, and modified GAAP, as applicable to each captive’s structure and domicile.
• Monitor and analyze cash flows, investment activity, and intercompany transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc financial analyses to support client reporting and internal decision-making needs.
• Prepare and file regulatory submissions including premium tax returns, NAIC Blank Forms, and other domicile-specific filings for captives in onshore and offshore jurisdictions such as Vermont, Hawaii, District of Columbia, Bermuda, and Cayman Islands.
• Serve as the primary accounting liaison for regulatory authorities across multiple domiciles, maintaining current knowledge of evolving compliance requirements and accounting standards.
• Lead audit preparation activities including drafting audit schedules, reviewing financial statements, and coordinating with external auditors to secure clean audit opinions.
• Coordinate communication and information exchange with external service providers including actuaries, tax advisors, investment managers, bankers, and regulators.
• Provide advisory support on accounting developments, investment regulations, and compliance considerations impacting captive insurance programs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to captive clients, participating in client, shareholder, and Board of Director meetings to present financial results and explain complex accounting matters to non-technical audiences.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality client service to support client retention through responsiveness, accuracy, and professional communication.
• Utilize multiple accounting systems including Acumatica, MAS 500, BizNet, Velixo, and Wings to prepare and deliver accurate financial information.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting controls, efficiency, and data integrity while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Support internal initiatives related to system enhancements, documentation standardization, and process consistency across the Captive Practice.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within captive insurance, insurance, or financial services
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and insurance accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and enterprise accounting systems
• CPA designation preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and 401k retirement plan
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Preferred Partner Discounts

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Remote

Degree Required

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About Brown & Brown Insurance

Brown & Brown Insurance is a publicly traded insurance brokerage and risk-management firm headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. Founded in 1939, the company provides commercial and personal insurance, employee benefits, and related services through a network of more than 400 offices across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It operates as an intermediary between clients and insurance carriers, offering tailored risk solutions to businesses, governmental entities, and individuals while generating revenue primarily through commissions and fees.

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