General Ledger Accountant

We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach includes our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.

Pets Best, a subsidiary of IPH, offers pet insurance and wellness plans for dogs and cats in every state. Founded in 2005 with a mission to provide access to comprehensive animal healthcare at an affordable price, Pets Best delivers flexible coverage, an easy claims process, and excellent customer service.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to support the financial operations of our Managing General Agent (MGA) business. This role manages general ledger activities, month-end close, and revenue recognition processes in compliance with ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and reconciliation skills, hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), and a solid understanding of MGA operations and insurance-related revenue. This role will require collaboration with Finance process owners (e.g., Tax, Treasury, Cash, General Accounting), account reconciliation reviewers, and Pets Best leadership team.

Main Responsibilities:

Apply ASC 606 guidance to revenue streams including policy fees, commissions, and other carrier/broker arrangements in accordance with company policy and applicable accounting standards.

Manage and maintain deferred revenue schedules within D365 or integrated reporting tools.

Work cross-functionally to ensure contracts are appropriately interpreted for revenue treatment.

Ensure accurate timing of revenue recognition, especially for multi-element contracts and variable consideration.

Review bi-weekly/monthly payroll journal entries for accuracy and completeness.

Post payroll JEs into the general ledger system, ensuring alignment with payroll registers and internal controls.

Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts including wages, benefits, and tax liabilities.

Coordinate with HR and payroll providers on adjustments, errors, or compliance issues

Manage accounting for affiliate servicing contracts including tax, service fees , and treasury related transactions

Reconcile various accounts including working with Controllership process owners to ensure general ledger accounts are reconciled in accordance with applicable procedures.

Reconcile commission and fee-based revenue from carrier statements and ensure proper cut-off and completeness

Collaborate with underwriting and operations teams to validate revenue inputs

Ensures the completeness and accuracy of all reports, forms and data provided to internal and external clients/customers.

Assists management in applying financial data and analysis to solve administrative and operating problems

Assist in transition of Pets financial processes from Synchrony environment to Microsoft Dynamics 365, including general ledger, cash receipts, account reconciliations, and reporting processes.

Process governance including process maps, risk and control assessment documentation related to Pets accounting processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience

3 - 5 years Accounting / Finance experience

Strong Microsoft Office skills

General Ledger integration required

Intermediate Excel Skills

Audit experience

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage tight deadlines, organize, and prioritize work independently

Superior quantitative and analytical skills

Efficiency, exhibited through strong financial and analytical skills

Demonstrated skills and capabilities in critical thinking, complex problem solving

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Contract length 12 months

Preferred Qualifications:

D365 UAT

Experience in financial services and/or insurance industries

Experience in financial analysis

Oracle GL experience

Demonstrated team player with ability to use personal influence and credibility to achieve results through cross-functional collab