JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant, Insurance
EMPLOYER: Sentinel Security Life Insurance
DEPARTMENT: Insurance Accounting
REPORTS TO: Insurance Accounting Manager
LOCATION : Onsite in Miami, FL (Brickell)
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Since 1948, families have counted on Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company during their time of need. The Company was originally established to provide families a way of funding funeral expenses and burial costs. Through our final expense life insurance product, we have been honored to provide peace of mind to families for well over half a century. Today, Sentinel offers a strong senior market portfolio including Life and Annuity products. We continue to develop new products while improving existing products and services to better protect our customers. Sentinel has a long history of financial strength and stability that has afforded us the opportunity to invest wisely in the growth of our company. Our strength lies not only in the quality of our insurance products, but also the level of service we provide to our policyholders, agents, and shareholders.
ABOUT THE ROLE
SSL has an immediate opening for a self-motivated, resourceful, and well-organized candidate to join the team as a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Insurance Accounting Manager and will interact regularly with team members from other departments. The right candidate will have a strong work ethic and should be able to handle multiple ad-hoc tasks simultaneously while still managing day-to-day responsibilities. A thorough knowledge of accounting practices/procedures and strong computer/business software skills- including advanced excel skills-are expected.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Responsible for various monthly and quarterly general ledger/account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accurate reporting. Must be able to perform calculations and verifications on accounts as assigned, and then analyze and report on outstanding items.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for multiple insurance entities.
• Review and prepare multiple types of tax payments according to filing deadlines.
• Assist with annual statutory filings.
• Assist with research on technical accounting topics.
• Work directly with Finance Team management and other departments to resolve bank items, positive pay exceptions, and other outstanding items.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 5 years of relevant work experience; or any combination of education, professional training, or work experience that demonstrates ability to perform the job.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (primarily Excel).
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts, in both verbal and written forms, to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse team members from across the organization.
• Comfort with a steep learning curve and motivation to work in an opportunity-rich, dynamic environment.

BENEFITS:
A-CAP works hard to create a positive and supportive environment. That's why we offer great benefits to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary/base pay
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Life & AD&D Insurance (for employees and families)
• Paid Disability Insurance (STD LTD)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (15 in 2024)
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance policies
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• And other benefits and perks!

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 40 hours weekly, or as otherwise arranged with the manager of the department.
US work authorization is required.
Who We Are: http://www.acap.com/
EEO Statement
A-CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion or any other personnel action based on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights poster. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. To request an accommodation, contact hr@acap.com and we will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours to work towards a positive solution.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.