What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at PEAK6?
Company Overview
FOCUS provides cloud-based, core administration solutions (FOCUS Tech) and services (FOCUS Insurance Services) for P&C insurance companies and MGAs. Using decades of industry experience, FOCUS is taking the risk out of insurtech for small, mid-size, and growth-focused insurance organizations.
When you join FOCUS, you immediately become one of our most valued components – and we’re committed to investing in you. That means you can look beyond the paycheck and excellent benefits to an environment that will help you grow and achieve your professional goals through development and advancement opportunities and the support of our outstanding leaders and teammates.
Position Overview
The Accounting Specialist plays a key role in maintaining our financial health and operational effectiveness. This individual will manage day-to-day accounting tasks, reconcile financial data, and ensure full compliance with regulatory standards. By preparing accurate financial reports and providing actionable insights, the Accounting Specialist supports sound business decisions and contributes to financial transparency and organizational strength. This role serves as a vital bridge between accounting operations and our long-term strategic goals. FOCUS is a subsidiary of PEAK6.
Location:
This is a hybrid position (2–3 days per week in office) based in Sunrise, FL.
What You’ll Do
Financial Processing (60%)
The FOCUS Difference:
EEO
Team Focus Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
Disability
Team Focus Insurance Group is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hrinfo@peak6insurtech.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
Note to applicant: It is unlawful in Massachusetts and Maryland to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Please know that our company does not use lie detector tests in our hiring process.
FOCUS provides cloud-based, core administration solutions (FOCUS Tech) and services (FOCUS Insurance Services) for P&C insurance companies and MGAs. Using decades of industry experience, FOCUS is taking the risk out of insurtech for small, mid-size, and growth-focused insurance organizations.
When you join FOCUS, you immediately become one of our most valued components – and we’re committed to investing in you. That means you can look beyond the paycheck and excellent benefits to an environment that will help you grow and achieve your professional goals through development and advancement opportunities and the support of our outstanding leaders and teammates.
Position Overview
The Accounting Specialist plays a key role in maintaining our financial health and operational effectiveness. This individual will manage day-to-day accounting tasks, reconcile financial data, and ensure full compliance with regulatory standards. By preparing accurate financial reports and providing actionable insights, the Accounting Specialist supports sound business decisions and contributes to financial transparency and organizational strength. This role serves as a vital bridge between accounting operations and our long-term strategic goals. FOCUS is a subsidiary of PEAK6.
Location:
This is a hybrid position (2–3 days per week in office) based in Sunrise, FL.
What You’ll Do
Financial Processing (60%)
- Process payments across diverse financial transactions.
- Prepare and maintain precise financial reports in line with insurance industry standards.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations for accurate financial records.
- Ensure full adherence to all regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Assist with expense reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Engage with internal teams to support business objectives.
- Contribute to cross-functional projects to streamline and enhance accounting operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of progressive accounting or data entry experience, ideally within a multi-entity organization.
- Prior insurance industry experience is strongly preferred; property & casualty experience a plus.
- Proficient with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
- Solid understanding of GAAP and insurance industry regulations.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
- A tech-forward, efficiency-driven mindset—automation and process improvement are key.
The FOCUS Difference:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet; Flexible Spending Account
- Competitive Salaries
- 401K Match
- Work-Life Balance: Personal Days, PTO Days, 12 Paid Holidays, Two Paid Days for Volunteer Service, Paid Parental Leave
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Support Programs, Including Mental Health
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Matching Charitable Gift Program
- Lucrative Referral Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexibility: Remote and Hybrid Opportunities Available
EEO
Team Focus Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
Disability
Team Focus Insurance Group is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hrinfo@peak6insurtech.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
Note to applicant: It is unlawful in Massachusetts and Maryland to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Please know that our company does not use lie detector tests in our hiring process.
