Accounting Specialist

Sunrise, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO WE ARE

We are PEAK6 a leading investment firm using technology to find a better way of doing things. The companys first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading and over the past two decades the same formula has been used across a range of industries asset classes and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6s core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management PEAK6 Strategic Capital Apex Fintech Solutions FOCUS We Insure Evil Geniuses Poker Power Zogo and Bruce Markets.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Position Overview
The Accounting Specialist supports the financial health and operational

efficiency of the insurance company by managing accounting tasks reconciling

financial data and ensuring compliance with regulatory role is responsible for accurately posting all incoming payments from policyholders to the correct accounts ensuring that premium payments deductibles and other financial transactions are properly recorded. This role should have the ability to handle a high volume of transactions accurately and efficiently; and manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This role also involves some financial analysis and reporting duties. Will be

interacting with both internal teams (e.g. underwriting customer service claims) and external parties (e.g. insurance providers clients agents).

Through these efforts the Accounting Specialist will contribute to the organizations ability to achieve financial transparency and maintain robust financial standing. This role is key to agency accounting to ensure sustainable and efficient operations. FOCUS is a subsidiary of PEAK6.

Location
This is a hybrid position (23 days per week in office) based in Sunrise FL.

What Youll Do

Financial Processing (60%)
Post all incoming payments for policyholders to the correct accounts ensuring that premium payments deductibles and other financial transactions are

properly recorded.
Process adjustments agent commissions claims/premium refunds

and policy cancellations as needed.
Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports that comply with insurance

industry standards.

Reconciliation & Compliance (20%)
Perform account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
Review and reconcile payments received via checks credit cards or other methods and resolve payment-related issues such as incorrect billing or

payment discrepancies.
Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements and reporting standards.

Accounting Operations Support (10%)
Support month-end and year-end close processes including responding to

audit requests.
Reconcile cash batches and payments with bank records to ensure accurate posting.
Generate payment reports and assist in tracking overall cash flow for the

company.

Collaboration & Special Projects (10%)
Collaborate internally (billing underwriting and claims) to support business objectives.
Effectively communicate externally with clients insurance providers agents regarding payment issues overdue premiums agent commissions and account status.
Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance accounting processes and efficiency

What You Bring
Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business or a related field.
13 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).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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 mindsetautomation and process improvement are key.

OUR REWARDS

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits including healthcare benefits (medical dental and vision EAP) competitive PTO 401k match parental leave and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.

PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.

PEAK6 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 We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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WHO WE AREWe are PEAK6 a leading investment firm using technology to find a better way of doing things. The companys first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading and over the past two decades the same formula has been used across a range of industries asset classes and...