Senior Crop Accountant

Overview

A rapidly growing specialty insurance provider is seeking a Senior Crop Accountant to support the financial operations of its crop insurance business. This remote position, based in the United States, reports to the VP of Crop Finance and involves managing a variety of accounting functions related to crop insurance premiums, commissions, billing, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Process and record crop insurance premium payments, overpayments, refunds, and billing adjustments accurately and timely
• Reconcile premium, liability, and indemnity activity across internal systems, AIP platforms, and RMA data to ensure financial accuracy
• Review and validate agent commission statements, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with agents and internal teams
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for financial close
• Monitor and track outstanding accounts receivable and payable related to growers, agencies, and reinsurers; communicate status updates to stakeholders
• Assist with internal and external audits, including RMA compliance reviews, by gathering documentation and preparing reports
• Generate reports by extracting data from multiple systems (policy administration, accounting, RMA, internal databases), consolidating and analyzing results to support decision-making
• Research and resolve financial variances related to premiums, commissions, or settlements; recommend corrective actions
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and paper files for audit readiness and operational efficiency
• Support monthly premium reconciliation processes to meet financial reporting and RMA deadlines
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, agent services, and finance teams to ensure data integrity and consistent accounting procedures
• Participate in process improvements, documentation updates, and cross-department projects to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred
• 5-10 years of accounting experience; experience in crop insurance, insurance, or agricultural finance preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Formulas), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to self-prioritize, multitask, and work independently in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships based on transparency, trust, and respect
• Experience working in an agile environment with a resilient mindset to solve challenges creatively
• Commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and equality
• High integrity and conviction in decision-making
• Innovative and bold approach to making an impact
• Intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, and pragmatic problem-solving

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 - $100,000 plus bonus potential
• Participation in a competitive long-term incentive (LTI) program
• Full suite of medical benefits
• 401(k) plan with 3.5% automatic fully vested employer contributions
• Competitive paid time off and holiday program
• Lifestyle spending allowance
• Professional development assistance
• Career exploration opportunities
• Regular company-wide social events, including virtual gatherings

Location

• Remote position within the United States

Additional Information

The employer is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities. Final compensation offers are based on candidate experience and qualifications and may vary within the stated range. No phone calls or agency solicitations, please.