Accounting Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Accounting Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day accounting operations of a growing insurance agency. This role is responsible for supervising AP/AR activities, reviewing agency billing accounting operations, overseeing commission revenue reporting and reconciliations, and managing a small accounting support team, including external and overseas resources. The ideal candidate is a practical problem solver who can provide guidance, resolve operational issues, improve workflows, and ensure accurate financial processing while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day accounting functions.

This is a part‑time position; 10‑15 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday‑Friday.

This is a hands‑on management role for someone who enjoys leading accounting operations, solving problems, improving processes and supporting a team. It is not a high‑level executive position focused primarily on strategy and presentations.

• Encourage cross‑functional acumen by understanding the regional agency accounting operation’s functional processes and their impact on other departments and individuals.
• Deliver holistic feedback to others about their job performance and career growth; coach others to help them develop their careers.
• Set clear deadlines and priorities for the team to meet goals and expectations set by the Home Office.
• Work to solve problems brought to their attention.
• Takes responsibility for outcomes and results.
• Regularly seek and accept feedback from others.
• Deliver sensitive messages with diplomacy and tact.
• Build new relationships and maintain existing relationships with Acrisure personnel and other Acrisure Partners.
• Follow up on projects and team assignments and hold others accountable for their internal deadlines and administrative responsibilities.
• Stay up‑to‑date and comply with industry regulations and best practices.
• Implement and maintain carrier payables policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company guidelines.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of team members’ compliance with Acrisure’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify potential financial risks and raise these issues, along with suggested solutions, to the People Leader.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Prepare monthly worksheets to calculate premium payable to sureties (Premiums Payable Worksheet).
• Calculate and post journal entries for monthly GL reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly financial reports (Trial Balance, GL and as requested) for the Home Office.
• Reconcile bank statements, set up wires and ACHs, and maintain banking relationships (Acrisure Treasury).
• Prepare renewal reports and supervise workload for the renewal team.
• Prepare monthly bond list reports and monthly management reports for internal distribution and primary surety (carrier).
• Review increase/decrease invoices and releases/cancellations as needed.
• Prepare/review complex renewals.
• Report and maintain payroll, PTO records, personnel files.
• Serve as primary liaison with the parent company payroll department and employees.

• 5+ years of accounting experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliations, and revenue reporting.
• Insurance agency accounting experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating with carriers to resolve accounting and commission discrepancies.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and support accounting staff and consultants.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Administrative and process improvement experience.
• Familiarity with AI and automation tools to modernize accounting and back‑office processes and improve operational efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Minimum four years of experience in accounting, including receivable and payable experience.
• Insurance brokerage/related industry accounting background preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of both operational and financial accounting.