Staff Accountant

The Doctors Company Finance team has an opportunity for a Staff Accountant. This is a hybrid role based in our Jacksonville, FL office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 2 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in the insurance or financial services industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile complex accounts and ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities 

Journal Entry Preparation

• Prepares journal entries timely and accurately with proper support attached
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies impacting journal entry accuracy or timing.

Account Reconciliation & Receivables Analysis

• Develop and maintain reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze Premium Receivable Aging Reports to identify and resolve outstanding balances.
• Partner with Premium Accounting and Underwriting to investigate and clear aged items.
• Identify trends or anomalies in reconciliations and escalate as needed to support resolution and ongoing improvements.

Process Improvement & Core Modernization

• Partner with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements that enhance workflow and reduce manual effort.
• Improve the design of workbooks used for recording journal entries and preparing reconciliations
• Contribute to system transition projects by ensuring accounting processes are effectively mapped and tested.

Technical and Professional Development

• Professional development goals are employee or management-led objectives to accomplish during a particular time period. (Continuing Education, professional organizations, research, improve job performance, or increased duties and responsibilities, skill-based training, job assignments, etc.)
• Complete training on Medical Professional Liability (MPL) or insurance accounting

Other Duties as Assigned

• Accept delegated tasks willingly and follow through on assignments with accountability and attention to detail.
• Support business process optimization and efficiency by identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions as needed.
• Take on various projects and assignments from management, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company goals.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on assigned projects, meeting deadlines and delivering quality results.
• Assist with department and company-wide initiatives, including research, surveys, audits, and process improvements.
• Stay flexible and ready to take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational objectives.

Salary Range: $57,819 - $67,456 

Compensation varies based on skills, knowledge, and education. We consider factors such as specialized skills, depth of knowledge in the field, and educational background to ensure fair and competitive pay.

Benefits:

The Doctors Company offers competitive compensation, incentive bonus plans, outstanding career opportunities, an exceptional work environment, and an impressive benefits package, which starts with medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; and an employee assistance program. There's more:  

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts with a company match
• 401(k) and Roth IRA with company match, as well as catch-up plans for both
• Paid vacation, sick days, and personal days each calendar year (with vacation increases based on length of service)
• 12 paid holidays each calendar year
• Life and travel insurance
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• In-person and online learning opportunities
• Cross-function career opportunities
• Business casual work environment
• Time off to volunteer
• Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
• Company-sponsored participation at non-profit events

About The Doctors Company

The Doctors Company is the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer. Founded and led by physicians, we are committed to advancing, protecting, and rewarding the practice of good medicine.

The Doctors Company is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.