Accounting Manager - Insurance Carrier - Base Salary to 160k/year - Anaheim, CA

Accounting Manager - Insurance Carrier - Base Salary to 160k/year - Anaheim, CA

• Our client, a national insurance carrier, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team in Anaheim, CA. This position follows a Monday–Friday schedule (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM) and offers a hybrid work arrangement after an initial onboarding period, with three days in the office and two days remote. This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations within an insurance carrier environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, including premium collections and vendor payments
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including general ledger reconciliations and financial reporting
• Supervise and develop a team of accounting staff, including AP and AR specialists (assign workflows, review work, and provide performance feedback)
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and report findings to leadership
• Ensure compliance with insurance accounting standards, including statutory reporting requirements (NAIC, SSAP)
• Support tax reporting and coordinate required state and federal filings
• Resolve complex vendor and customer account issues, including escalated collections matters
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, systems, and internal controls

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of accounting experience within an insurance carrier environment
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable operations
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger reconciliations
• Knowledge of insurance accounting standards (NAIC, SSAP, or statutory reporting)
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems such as SAP
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 120k - 160k/year range
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (50% dependent coverage)
• 401k with 4% company match

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