What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Supervisor position at ICW Group?
Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want to have a voice and feel a sense of belonging? At ICW Group, we hire innovative people who consistently adapt, grow and deliver. We believe in hard work, a fun work environment, and embracing creativity that only comes about when talented people collaborate to develop solutions. Our mission is to create the best insurance experience possible.
Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for seven consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C company offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a small-company entrepreneurial spirit. Our purpose-driven ethos provides team members with opportunities to contribute, develop, and belong.
Amazing new opportunity to provide technical and administrative supervision for various accounting functions which may include Accounts Payable and Regulatory, Investments and Treasury, etc. This position exists to supervise and review operations of the Accounting teams to ensure that productivity and costs are aligned with Company standards.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Oversees and directs day-to-day activities and processes of the Treasury Department.
- Develops and supervises a team of Accounting personnel.
- Responsible for the performance management, hiring, and training of the Treasury team.
- Assists in the implementation of new software and processes.
- Reviews and approves treasury journal entries and reconciliations.
Manages the accounting for the Company’s investment portfolio.
- Monitors daily cash position and provide ad-hoc reports to assist management in decision making related to investments.
- Records investment transactions and prepare reconciliations throughout the month.
- Instructs investment trades and coordinates with custodians and brokers for settlement of trades.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with investment managers, custodians, and brokers.
- Ensures that investments deposited with various states are properly maintained, providing support when investments need to be exchanged.
- Prepares quarterly and annual schedules for external reporting requirements
Interacts directly with Line of Business leaders.
- Serves as point of contact and liaison for multiple various initiatives as they impact accounting.
- Oversees Model Audit Rule compliance in related areas of responsibility.
- Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, acceptable Accounting practices, and applicable regulations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises two or more employees within the Accounting team and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. These responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; conducting performance and salary reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to further their skills and knowledge; creating and monitoring development plans; setting performance expectations/goals; forecasting staffing needs and planning for peak times and absences; enforcing department policies and procedures.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred with a major or emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices as well as thorough knowledge of computer applications related to accounting and financial management systems. Broad, in-depth understanding of Accounting principles, concepts, operations, and practices of the business unit. Highly developed written, oral and presentation skills, and ability to effectively interact with management, employees, regulators, and external auditors. Demonstrated leadership competencies and ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise employees, and all aspects of the accounting systems. Advanced skills in Microsoft suite applications. Knowledge of investment accounting preferred. Familiarity of insurance industry desirable.
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