Senior Accountant - Inshur (Us)

Would you like to work somewhere that’s stimulating and friendly with countless opportunities for growth and plenty of freedom to make a real impact? This could be the place for you!
We are looking for a Senior Accountant here at INSHUR, based in Westlake Village CA. You’ll be working on re-inventing insurance in exciting markets across multiple territories, including the US, UK, and the Netherlands, and new European countries as we expand.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be joining a friendly team of 10 who believe in the mission of using technology and automation to establish processes and systems to improve accuracy of the accounting and reporting functions.
What you'll do
As our Senior Accountant you will be responsible for:
Assist with general ledger accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting, including consolidations, inter-company accounting, chart of accounts maintenance, journal entry and balance sheet reconciliations, management reporting, flux analysis and supporting schedules.
Performing monthly financial close activities by running a disciplined close process and coordinating activities and analysis with the finance team.
Monthly insurance carrier reporting, reconciliations and cash settlements.
Assist with year-end audit, including compiling requested information and preparation of various analysis reports.
Assist with tax compliance requests.
Monthly revenue recognition per ASC606.
Adopt a continuous improvement approach to refine and streamline the close and audit preparation process.
Strong enthusiasm to learn new systems and implement process improvements and find efficiencies wherever possible.
We don’t have a checklist of skills - our hiring process is much more about aptitude and passion than ticking boxes. So don’t worry if you’ve not used a particular tool or checked off all the listed skills and experience.
That said, below is a guideline of skills that we think would make you successful in this role.
5-10 years accounting experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Public Accounting experience is a plus.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA Candidate
Knowledge of and experience applying US GAAP accounting standard
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite with a focus on Excel including v look-up, pivot tables, etc.
Sage Intaact and/or Velocity experience is a plus but not mandatory.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and interpretive skills.
Proactive, dynamic, team player, highly motivated, and strong desire for learning.
What we offer
We provide a friendly and stimulating environment for everyone to grow, learn and thrive in. We operate in a hybrid working environment and require 3 days a week in the office. We pride ourselves on flexibility and understand that life happens which we always will consider.
Our budget for this role is $85,000 - $105,000 and we will take into account your previous experience when agreeing on the final offer. `
We offer all our employees stock options and we've built a benefits package that invests in our employees’ long-term personal and professional growth and well-being. Here’s a sample of what this includes:
25 days PTO (+ 5 days after 5 years) and 5 days sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401k match
Up to 13 weeks full pay parental leave regardless of your gender
Annual training allowance and regular learning opportunities
Commuter benefits
Monthly flexible well-being allowance to help you remain healthy and productive
Access to Employee Assistance Program
It goes without saying that we provide everyone with a laptop, monitor, top of the range kit, and any software you need.
About Us
INSHUR is the fastest-growing global provider of insurance for the on-demand economy, making coverage fair and accessible for drivers.
Cutting edge technology underpins our revolutionary offering for on demand drivers, keeping premiums affordable and delivering results for partners. With a focus on embedded insurance solutions, and complementary technology integrations for digital platform providers such as Uber and Amazon, we’ve been helping drivers stay on the road since 2016 through our data, technology and in-house expertise.
We completed our B1 funding as well as the acquisition of American Business Insurance in 2023. We have exciting plans to continue growing our portfolio and product lines and expand to new territories in the future.
As a global team of around 200 people based across the US, UK and the Netherlands, we value:
Generosity, inclusivity, open-mindedness and diversity
The delivery of great results and learning in the open
Freedom to make long-term, high-impact decisions
The wellbeing of our teammates and the people around us
And… Enjoying the ride!
Equal opportunities
We believe that having a diverse team where everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. We are passionate about equal opportunities and improving the tech industry for the better, so we encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age. Our offices, when open, are child-friendly and fully wheelchair-accessible.
While this position is advertised as full-time, we are flexible on the specific arrangements for the right candidate and would be happy to discuss part-time, job-share, or other flexible arrangements, if required. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements for your interview and we will do our best to accommodate...