Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) is one of North America’s largest pet insurance and services organizations. Our impressive family of brands supports insurance for more than 1,000,000 pets in the U.S. and Canada and provides well-being, safety, resources, and business solutions to the pet industry, including microchip identification and an online pet registry.
IPH’s mission is to strengthen the unique bond between pets and their people through our family of innovative products and services. We understand how important pets are: they’re family. Our pack of 1,200 team members embodies a shared passion for positively impacting the lives of our four-legged friends.
Job Summary
The remote Accounting Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the Finance department at PPI. This includes monitoring and analyzing accounting data and producing financial reports or statements. This person will also establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles and is responsible for the overall General Ledger accuracy. The Accounting Manager also handles the month end close of PetPartners which includes preparing and/or reviewing month end Financial Statements and monthly reconciliations for PPI cash accounts and trustee accounts managed on behalf of underwriters.
Job Location:Remote work is not available in AK, MT, HI (US)
Main Responsibilities
- Operates financial accounting system, including all accounting entries and account analysis required to generate monthly income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
- Oversees the general ledger functions including accounts payable, AR & Payroll.
- Responsible for bank account reconciliations for PPI operating accounts and trustee accounts -Forecasts, monitors, and tracks cash flow & prepares wires.
- Oversees balance sheet account analysis worksheets including fixed assets and prepaids.
- Interface with banks to ensure effective use of treasury products such as positive pay, on-line stop payments, on-line check deposits and cash disbursement service.
- Handle month end closing which includes general journal entries for prepaids and accruals. Prepares the month end binder for review by the VP of Finance.
- Oversees outstanding claims checks, voids, reissues claim checks per Customer Service requests.
- Assists Customer Service with billing and policy inquiries when needed.
- Assists with the year-end financial statement audit.
- Participates in special projects as assigned.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience: 7 years’ relevant work experience to include leadership
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience (One-year relevant experience is equivalent to one-year college)
Nice To Have
- CPA a plus
- Public Accounting experience a plus
- Insurance Industry experience a plus
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All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:
- Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability
- 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Retirement savings plan
- Personal Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
- Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
- Pet friendly office environment
- Commuter Benefits
- Group Pet Insurance
- On the job training and skills development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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