Insurance Accounting Lead
$89,895–$121,621 year
On-siteMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States or Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Oversee period-end close, general ledger, accounts payable, and account reconciliation activities while establishing standards for process design, system integrations, and service level expectations. Lead complex cross-process accounting issues to determine resolutions within policy frameworks and coordinate system upgrades with IT partners, shaping requirements and establishing testing expectations. Manage volumes, deadlines, and risk across transactional processes by proactively reallocating resources to address capacity constraints and shifting business demands. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements while validating accuracy and driving continuous improvement in system functionality. Coordinate shared inbox practices and leverage inquiry trends to enhance stakeholder communication and support a scalable service model. In-office presence 2-3 days a week is highly preferred, with expected travel to Appleton, WI or Minneapolis, MN for collaboration. Salary range $89,895.00 - $121,621.00 per year. Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with 7+ years in shared services required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Business Administration or other related course of study or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 7+ years' experience in Finance, Accounting or Operations
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail due to the complexity of the function
- Strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with internal and external business partners whether remotely or in person
- Experience working with auditors and regulators
- Deep understanding of transaction processing, general ledger account reconciliations and controls, AP operations, and ERP environments
- Experience leading projects or initiatives requiring cross-functional coordination and influence
- Proven ability to manage processes end-to-end with minimal supervision
- Experience working across multiple systems, with high volumes and varied processes
- Strong operational judgment and execution discipline
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate workflows and lead without direct authority
- Resourcefulness, ability to think logically, work independently to resolve issues, and confidently present findings and recommendations
- Experience in shared services or high-volume environments
- Experience with different accounting platforms (e.g. PeopleSoft, Concur, ERPs, etc.)
- Advanced technical skills in Excel
- In office presence 2-3 days a week
- Expected travel to either Appleton, WI or Minneapolis, MN
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred candidate will have accounting, finance or business experience in a complex financial services organization or large corporate environment
- Demonstrated success leading operational stabilization and continuous improvement initiatives
- Organized with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and multi-task to meet competing deadlines
- CPA, CMA, MBA or progress toward certification
- Well-developed analytical skills and tools; including Power BI and Power Query
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