Accounting Specialist

Job Description This is a remote position. CK Specialty Insurance Associates Who We Are CK Specialty Insurance Associates is a growing, entrepreneurial specialty insurance company focused on hard-to-place commercial risks. We operate in the wholesale and E&S space and move fast. Our team is hands-on, collaborative, and expected to take ownership, solve problems, and get things done. Everyone has a direct impact on the business, and we value people who bring initiative, solve problems, and are excited to grow with the company. We are currently looking for an Accounting Specialist to support our day-to-day accounting operations, with a primary focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash application, payment processing, reconciliations, and insurance-related accounting transactions. This is a great opportunity for someone with accounting experience who wants to build their career within the specialty insurance industry. Insurance accounting experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience with an insurance agency, MGA, wholesale brokerage, or carrier. Responsibilities Manage daily AR and AP activities, including email and phone inquiries. Download and review weekly bank transactions for deposits and payments. Apply cash receipts and process deposits in JetFile. Process carrier, agent, tax, and other approved payments through checks, EFT, and online payment systems. Review and reconcile bank activity, unapplied cash, the London account, and other assigned accounts. Enter direct bill commission receipts and other insurance-related transactions into JetFile. Review exception reports, research discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments. Process recurring and non-trade AP invoices and prepare weekly AP reporting. Prepare and enter journal entries related to assigned accounting activities. Work closely with the Controller to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records. Requirements Qualifications 2–4 years of accounting experience in AR, AP, or a similar accounting role. Insurance accounting experience strongly preferred. Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial transactions. Experience with reconciliations, cash application, payment processing, and/or journal entries. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience with an insurance agency management or accounting system is a plus. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, accountable, organized, and comfortable working independently. The ideal candidate understands that insurance accounting involves more than simply entering transactions and can understand the financial relationship between premiums, commissions, carriers, agents, and payments. This role is focused on accounting and financial transactions, rather than policy administration or general insurance operations. Benefits Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Additional Benefits: CK Specialty covers 100% of employee-only premiums for select medical, dental, and vision plan options. Fully remote work environment. No-cost members​hip for One Medical virtual primary care for all dependents for select plan options. 12 complimentary virtual therapy sessions and unlimited messaging support through Talkspace. Discounts on family planning and fertility services through Kindbody for select plan options.