Accountant – Growing P&C Insurance Business

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Oliver James

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Oliver James, located in Boca Raton, FL, with a hybrid schedule after an initial 90-day training period. The company is a large, privately owned warranty and vehicle protection organization that operates across 34 separate entities, creating a complex and evolving financial landscape. This role is crucial for supporting the rapidly growing P&C insurance business within an established Finance and Accounting function. It offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure and meaningful responsibility in a dynamic insurance carrier.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Boca Raton, FL

• Team: Part of an established Finance and Accounting department, collaborating with a lean insurance-focused team and other financial functions.
• Mission: To support the rapidly growing P&C insurance business by ensuring accurate financial records, strengthening accounting processes, and assisting with financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Close: Support comprehensive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for the insurance business.
• Preparation: Prepare accurate journal entries, account reconciliations, and essential supporting schedules.
• Analysis: Assist with detailed financial reporting and conduct thorough account analysis to identify insights and trends.
• Resolution: Research and promptly resolve accounting discrepancies to maintain data integrity.
• Audit: Support internal and external audit requests by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; ideal for an ambitious accounting professional eager to develop their insurance experience.
• Experience: Previous accounting experience within insurance, financial services, public accounting, or another complex business environment.
• Skills: Strong understanding of general accounting principles, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bonus: Progress toward CPA certification or a demonstrated interest in pursuing the CPA is welcomed and supported, along with a bright, inquisitive, and motivated attitude.