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Accounting Manager

Alera Group
  • Grand Rapids, Michigan
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    OVERVIEW

    Accounting Manager
    Location: Hybrid - Grand Rapids, MI

    About Alera Group

    Founded in 2017, Alera Group has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We serve clients across Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With offices nationwide, we combine national strength with local service through a deeply collaborative approach.



    The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of accounting and financial reporting activities for various offices within the Midwest Region. This is a tactical, hand-on role overseeing daily accounting operations with focus on month-end close execution, balance sheet integrity, producer-related reporting, and commission calculations.



    Why Alera Group
    • Make an Impact: Your work supports businesses and individuals in protecting what matters most.
    • Grow With Us: We invest in development, mentorship, and long-term career growth.
    • The Collaborative Way: We believe in accountability, teamwork, and shared success across all offices and lines of business.
    • National Strength. Local Heart: Scale, resources, and expertise - with relationships that feel personal.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    What You'll Do
    Responsibilities for this role include:
    • Supporting strategic finance initiatives that drive operational excellence, scalability, and organizational growth
    • Partnering with cross-functional teams, including regional and local leadership and operations, to interpret financial results and support decision-making
    • Managing month-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial statement analysis
    • Supporting office-level reporting of new business, lost business, variance analysis, and related financial inputs
    • Preparing and calculating commission payables and producer book reporting
    • Leading budgeting, forecasting, benchmarking, and ad hoc financial analysis
    • Analyzing financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
    • Ensuring compliance with company policies, U.S. GAAP, and applicable regulatory and audit requirements
    • Supporting audit and tax processes through preparation of schedules, documentation, and coordination with external auditors
    • Supporting Finance transformation efforts, including accounting system migrations, AMS consolidations and process standardization initiatives
    • Assisting with financial integration of newly acquired firms
    • Driving process improvements, close efficiencies, and automation initiatives
    • Providing oversight and development support for accounting team members as needed
    • Contributing to a collaborative culture that supports colleagues across Alera Group's national network
    • Supporting broader regional finance initiatives and special projects as needed

    QUALIFICATIONS

    What You Bring
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
    • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
    • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
    • Experience in a corporate accounting, public accounting, or multi-entity environment
    • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
    • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
    • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
    What Sets You Up for Success
    • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
    • Strong sense of accountability and ownership for accuracy, deadlines, and outcomes
    • Curiosity and willingness to continuously improve accounting processes and controls
    • Strategic thinking with the ability to balance detailed execution and broader business impact
    • Commitment to supporting a performance-based and client-focused culture
    • Comfort leading and developing team members while driving consistent execution
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Supervisory or people-management experience
    • Experience in the insurance industry
    • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or Workday
    • Understanding of internal controls and audit support

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGrand Rapids, Michigan

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Ad Hoc Financial Modelingunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Balance Sheetunmatched
    • Benchmarkingunmatched
    • Brokerageunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Commission Calculationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Employee Benefitsunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Financial Strategyunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • NetSuiteunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Property and Casualty Insuranceunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Sales Commissionunmatched
    • System Migrationunmatched
    • Tax Returnsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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