At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.
The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.
DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a
Sr. Staff Accountant
Role overview
DUAL North America is seeking a Staff Accountant.
At DUAL, the Accounting team plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the company’s overall financial health. The team ensures that transactions are processed correctly, records are organized, and reporting is completed in a timely and compliant manner.
In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain the general ledger and perform crucial financial activities such as month-end closing, balance sheet reconciliation, and compliance with company and legal financial guidelines. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to gain exposure to a variety of accounting functions.
Role responsibilities
Work collaboratively across the accounting
team to support accurate and timely financial
operations
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-
end closing processes, including preparation of
financial reports and balance sheet
reconciliations
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger for
multiple legal entities
Prepare and support financial audits, including
carrier and tax audit documentation
Process and analyze payments for carriers,
inspection fees, commissions, and legal fees
Monitor and follow up on past due receivables
to ensure timely collections
Respond to billing inquiries from agents and
underwriting teams via email and phone
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and
company accounting guidelines
Perform additional accounting tasks and
projects assigned
Key requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area preferred, or an equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in an accounting department or with an insurance agency/company; Open to a new graduate with an accounting degree, or in lieu of education
Previous experience with insurance administration systems (particularly IMS) desirable
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines
Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication skills
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel (e.g., look-ups and pivot tables).
Ability and willingness to learn new software and systems
Ability to follow policies and procedures with a commitment to ethical behavior
Accurate and self-motivated with strong attention to detail
Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment
If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team
About DUAL
Working across 21 countries, DUAL has built a reputation as a specialist underwriting group and the market of choice for insurance intermediaries around the world. That’s how we have become one of the world’s largest international underwriting agencies (or MGAs) with US$3.5bn of GWP.
DUAL North America is the leading underwriting organization in the US offering commercial property, casualty, financial lines, and personal property insurance products underwritten through several specialized subsidiaries. Since 2013, we have grown to over 650 employees in 14 offices across the US, and we are continuing to grow.
DUAL is part of Howden, an international insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. The group was founded in 1994 and now has divisions in broking and underwriting, operates in 55 territories and employs over 19,000 people handling US$42bn of premium on behalf of clients.
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define.
Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, 401k with company match, two paid volunteer days, Flexible PTO, paid holidays and sick leave required by law.
What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.
Our culture: people first
Our core values dictate how we live and work. We’re a group with independence and people at its heart and we’re a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.
The focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of the group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the group has been and will continue to be key.
Diversity and inclusion
At DUAL, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and, as such, we treat colleagues, candidates, clients and business partners with equality, fairness and respect
DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
What we offer:
A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.
We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.
EEO Statement:
We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
