What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Analyst position at Amwins?
The Senior Accounting Analyst is a high-impact role sitting within the central Division Finance team and reporting directly to the Divisional SVP Finance. This position serves as a critical financial partner across a $600M revenue division comprising 21 business units, with accountability spanning the full income statement and balance sheet. The ideal candidate combines technical accounting depth with analytical rigor and a process-improvement mindset — someone who can operate independently, navigate complexity, and drive results in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
In-office role based in Charlotte, NC.
Amwins is the largest specialty distributor of property, casualty and professional lines of insurance products - we're ready for even the most complex placements. We are the industry leader because we hold ourselves accountable to deliver results – for our employees, our clients, our markets and our shareholders.
Job Duties:
In-office role based in Charlotte, NC.
Amwins is the largest specialty distributor of property, casualty and professional lines of insurance products - we're ready for even the most complex placements. We are the industry leader because we hold ourselves accountable to deliver results – for our employees, our clients, our markets and our shareholders.
Job Duties:
- Serve as the Division's primary point of contact for month-end and quarter-end close execution, under SVP Finance oversight.
- Coordinate closely with the centralized accounting team to ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments across all business units.
- Identify, investigate and resolve any reconciliation issues at the general ledger and subledger level.
- Perform detailed variance analysis across revenue, expense, and balance sheet accounts — explaining drivers and quantifying impacts.
- Own end-to-end bonus calculation processes for all 21 business units across the Division.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial reports for the Division, including full income statement and balance sheet packages.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within a multi-entity or divisional structure.
- Strong technical accounting foundation — solid understanding of GAAP, the close process, and balance sheet/P&L dynamics.
- Demonstrated experience with variance analysis, GL/subledger reconciliation, and financial reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; ability to build, audit, and maintain complex financial models and bonus calculation workbooks.
- Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience
- Annual bonus potential
- Broad benefits package available
- Most benefits available first day of employment
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc
- Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Travel Reimbursement for healthcare, Retail Discount Program, Scholarships for dependents of Amwins employees, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
- Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
- Career advancement opportunities