Accountant-Level II (On-site)

Cover Whale is an InsurTech company that provides commercial insurance to America's independent truck drivers and small trucking fleets. We employ data to make our roads safer and we're looking for exceptional humans to help us make our vision a reality. Our ambition is to combine our passion for improving safety with leading expertise in data science, along with industry leading practices in AI/ML/FL to not only identify good drivers, but to actually make our drivers and the roads they travel safer. We realize that the commercial trucking industry is the backbone of the American supply chain; here at Cover Whale, our goal is to drive progress in the trucking industry by providing innovative, dynamic insurance solutions that open new horizons of possibilities to drivers, fleet owners, and everyone in between.

Founded in 2019, Cover Whale recently closed a $15.5M seed funding round (the largest InsurTech seed round raised in North America to date) and is scaling rapidly. For more information, please visit our website at www.coverwhale.com

The Role

The staff accountant's responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing tax forms, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

This job is located in the New York - Downtown Financial District. Our office is open, and the candidate would be expected to be on site 4 days a week, with potential flexibility to work remotely.

Responsibilities:• Coordinating accounting functions and programs.• Preparing financial analyses and reports.• Assisting with preparing monthly bank reconciliation and monitoring accounts.• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.• Contributing to the development of new or amended systems, programs, and procedures.• Performing other accounting duties and supporting staff as required or assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.• 2 - 3 years of accounting experience.

Must Have Skills/Abilities:• Working knowledge of GAAP.• Strong financial analysis skills.• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.• Strong organizational and stress management skills.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel

Benefits• Health/Dental/Vision• Life/Disability• Employee Assistance Program• Flexible Vacation Policy• 401k - Employer Match• Generous Parental Leave• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Compensation

Expected base pay for the role will be between $91k - $104k at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include discretionary bonus and other Cover Whale sponsored total rewards/benefits.

Cover Whale works to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where individuals can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to their processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.