Staff Accountant – Insurance Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant | firstPRO, Inc

The Tone:
This is a full-time, permanent Staff Accountant role at a client company of firstPRO, Inc, located 100% onsite in Montgomery County, PA. This organization operates within the specialized insurance industry, offering a unique environment for professional growth. This Staff Accountant position is pivotal for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting key accounting operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. It represents an exceptional opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship, and contribute directly to the financial integrity and operational efficiency within the specialized insurance accounting space.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Permanent
• Location: In-person Montgomery County, PA
• Pay: $70,000 yearly + 5% bonus
• Mission: To support core accounting functions and contribute to the financial accuracy and compliance within the insurance space.
• Tech Stack: Excel, accounting systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reconciliation: Accurately prepare and post journal entries, alongside performing detailed account reconciliations to ensure financial precision.
• Close Process Support: Actively support and contribute to the efficient execution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures.
• Insurance Transaction Processing: Meticulously process and record all insurance-related receipts and disbursements, specifically handling transactions for premiums, broker/agency commissions, and return premiums.
• Accounts Receivable Management: Generate and manage invoices, and diligently maintain comprehensive accounts receivable records.
• Audit, Compliance & Improvement: Provide support for audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance initiatives, and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, also assisting with various accounting projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is required. This role is ideal for a bright, motivated early-career professional or a recent graduate with strong accounting fundamentals.
• Experience: A minimum of 1–2 years of general accounting experience is preferred. Candidates eager to learn and grow in the insurance space are highly valued.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency with strong Excel skills and experience utilizing various accounting systems. A solid understanding of core accounting fundamentals is essential.
• Bonus: Prior accounting experience within the insurance industry is a significant advantage, though not strictly required.