[Remote] Senior Accountant II

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Players Health is a mission-driven sports technology platform focused on creating safe environments for youth athletes. The Senior Accountant II will lead production accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy of premium and commission accounting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build scalable processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of premium, commissions, and carrier settlements, along with effective reconciliation of related accounts
• Review and support production accounting activities, including premium cash application, broker receivables, carrier payables, commission calculations, and fiduciary/trust account activity
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly close of production-related accounts, including reconciliation of bordereaux, carrier statements, and trust accounts
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulatory requirements, including trust accounting rules and carrier reporting obligations
• Support accurate accounting and reporting for MGA operations, including premium flows, commission calculations, and carrier reporting
• Assist with monthly reporting to insurance carrier partners and ensure timely reconciliation of MGA-related accounts
• Partner with cross-functional teams (underwriting, operations) to ensure insurance transactions are properly captured and coded in the GL
• Establish, document, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls specific to MGA and brokerage operations
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as receivables aging, cash application timing, and carrier settlement cycles
• Evaluate and implement third-party vendors and technology solutions to enhance accounting efficiency and scalability
• Participate in and lead special projects, including process improvements and operational enhancements
• Collaborate closely with the broader accounting team on general ledger, treasury, and financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and alignment of production-related data
• Prepare and deliver production-focused financial reporting and analysis, including variance analysis and actionable insights for leadership
• Collaborate with underwriting, operations, and distribution teams to ensure accurate capture, reporting, and reconciliation of production activity
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment through strong cross-functional partnership and communication
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors on production accounting matters, supporting audit requests and documentation
• Maintain audit trails and documentation to support internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful experience in production or insurance accounting
• Strong understanding of financial close processes, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Experience with accounting systems and financial technology
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong operational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and deadlines
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and drive process improvements without direct authority
• Demonstrated ability to identify operational gaps and build toward more scalable solutions – not just maintain existing processes
• High integrity and sound professional judgment when handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Ability to travel occasionally for team events, collaboration, or conferences
• Must have a dedicated, safe, and secure remote work environment
• Must have the ability to work and be productive in a remote setting
• Exceptionally self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
• Proactive communicator across email, verbal, and instant messaging
• Willingness to attend virtual meetings, primarily with camera on (we value connection and culture)
• Located in or willing to work Central or Eastern Time Zone (see About This Role for location preferences specific to this position)
• Must be 18 years or older and work location must be in the United States
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• 5+ years of experience within an MGA, wholesale brokerage, retail agency, or insurance carrier
• Direct experience with production accounting, including premium accounting, commissions, bordereaux reporting, and carrier settlements
• Familiarity with trust accounting and insurance regulatory requirements
• Understanding of the operational and accounting differences between an MGA and a brokerage
• Experience building or scaling accounting processes in a growing or high-change organization
• Comfort operating in ambiguity – able to assess what exists, identify what's missing, and create structure where there isn't any
• Track record of reducing manual processes through automation, better tooling, or smarter workflows
• Experience collaborating across departments (underwriting, operations, technology, leadership) to solve problems that don't fit neatly in one function
• CPA license, preferred
• Experience with Netsuite or similar ERP systems
• Familiarity with Insurtech platforms, CRMs or MGA-specific systems

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD
• LTD
• 401(k)
• Flexible PTO
• 10 company paid holidays

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