Senior AccountantLilypad Insurance is a dynamic and growing property and casualty insurance carrier, brimming with positive energy about our future. Our team of dedicated professionals work together to create effective products that meet the needs of our policyholders. As a member of Team Lilypad, you'll tackle exciting challenges while being guided by seasoned pros who are eager to support your professional journey. We'd love for you to join our award-winning team. Ready to be part of something amazing?Join Our Team as a Senior AccountantAre you a financial wizard with a knack for complex accounting? Do you thrive in a leadership role and enjoy guiding a team to success? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team as a Senior Accountant! Our Senior Accountant is the financial wizard behind the scenes, handling all the complex accounting needs with flair. They take the lead in guiding the accounting team through daily tasks, keeping a sharp eye on the financials, and staying in sync with the company Controller about any financial changes.What You'll Be Doing:
- Bank Account Reconciliation Extraordinaire: Ensuring everything balances out perfectly.
- Audit Prep Pro: Getting all the documentation ready for our External Auditors.
- Financial Detective: Analyzing financial statements for any discrepancies and alerting the Controller if something's off.
- Audit Coordinator: Helping the CFO run smooth semi-annual audits.
- Monthly Reconciliations: Keeping our reports accurate and ledgers tidy.
- Team Leader: Delegating financial tasks to the accounting team.
- Financial Statement Guru: Preparing workpapers and assisting in the creation of financial statements and footnotes, focusing on Statutory and US GAAP.
- Annual Statement Hero: Helping prepare the company's annual statement and ensuring all schedules and exhibits are spot on.
- State Letter Updater: Keeping state letters current.
- Form Coordinator: Printing and coordinating the completion of state-specific annual forms with STAT accountants.
- Signature and Notary Wrangler: Obtaining signatures and notaries on all necessary documents.
- Check Requester: Preparing check requests for annual filing fees and coordinating with AP.
- Mailing Master: Preparing all FedEx and return receipt mailing labels for annual statement filings.
- Schedule Preparer: Creating schedules for losses paid, reserves, and IBNR, and preparing JES.
- Premium Tax Preparer: Ensuring all premium taxes are up-to-date per state requirements.
- NAIC Filing Expert: Preparing all required NAIC filings.
What We're Looking For:
- Education: A bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
- Big 4 Experience: Ideally, a Big 4 chartered accountant with 2-3 years of experience.
- Insurance Pro: Experience in Property and Casualty Insurance.
- Excel Enthusiast: Intermediate or better skills in Excel, including Pivot tables and V/H-Lookup.
- Diary Updater: Keeping track of completion and mailing dates of annual statements by state.
- PDF Creator: Making PDF copies of all mailings and saving them to the annual directory.
- Review Specialist: Preparing monthly/quarterly statutory balance sheet reviews and quarterly profit and loss analytical reviews.
- Reporting Whiz: Handling half-yearly and year-end reporting.
- Template Updater: Keeping financial reporting templates current.
If you're ready to bring your expertise and join a team that values innovation and growth, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become our next Financial Maestro!Why You'll Love Us:
- We've Got You Covered: Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance - all on us!
- Generous 6% 401(k) Match: For every dollar you contributed to your retirement plan, we match it up to 6% of your salary.
- Team Spirit: Join a crew that's as passionate and driven as you are.
- Work-Life Balance: We believe in working hard and playing hard.
- Plenty of Time Off: Enjoy 12 holidays and 20 days of vacation annually.
- Give Back: 8 hours of volunteerism to support causes you care about.
- Fun Times: Corporate events to bond and celebrate.
- Casual Vibes: Rock your favorite jeans, shorts and comfy tees - no need for stuffy suits here!
- Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home one day a week.
Our Location:Welcome to paradise! Lilypad is nestled in the stunning Sarasota, right on Florida's Gulf Coast. Whether you're into fishing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, biking, golfing, or running, Sarasota offers a plethora of outdoor adventures year-round. For those who appreciate culture, the city boasts museums, art galleries, and a unique array of restaurants that cater to every taste. Families will love the strong economy, excellent schools, diverse churches, and parks perfect for family outings. And the cherry on top? Florida has NO state income tax! Ready to make Sarasota your new home?Heads Up!Before you join our awesome team, we'll need to complete a few checks. This includes a criminal record check, education verification, and reference checks. It's all part of making sure everything's in tip-top shape before you start.