What We'll Bring to the Table:
Friendly, dynamic work environment – Includes certification as a Great Place to Work® (six years in a row!) along with Climate Neutral Status
Competitive salary including merit-based bonus plan
Flexible Work Program
Clear opportunities for career progression
Company-funded professional educational program
Visible management commitment to our company core values of: Diversity & Inclusion, Environmental, Community and Employee Wellbeing, Excellent Work Product, Innovation, Integrity and Superior Customer Experience
Generous benefits including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401K with matching Company contributions
PTO
Community Support Program including VTO and donations with Company match
Employee Recognition Program
We are seeking a versatile Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Manager to oversee our financial and operational compliance ecosystem. This role will lead full-cycle accounting, manage payroll, track multi-year production costs, and head our annual property tax filings. This position will work full-time from our Santa Monica, CA office.
About Perr&Knight:
For over 30 years, Perr&Knight has provided exemplary insurance consulting and software solutions to the property & casualty and life, accident & health industries. Services include actuarial consulting, risk strategies & solutions, applied AI consulting, product development, insurance policy and forms consulting, regulatory compliance, compliance and operational assessments/training, state filings, licensing, technology consulting, statistical reporting, data services, predictive analytics, and bureau monitoring & maintenance. Software includes StateFilings.com, the leading cloud-based state filings management solution. With offices nationwide and more than 150 insurance professionals, including 30+ credentialed actuaries, Perr&Knight is among the largest independent actuarial and insurance consulting firms in the United States.
Our mission as an actuarial and insurance operations consulting firm is to provide extraordinary value to our clients by offering innovative and unique solutions to complex challenges they face while providing a positive and motivating work environment for our employees that respects diversity and recognizes ingenuity and hard work.
Perr&Knight is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion and diversity. Perr&Knight does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Perr&Knight will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected]
- Prepare accurate balance sheets, income statements, and profitability reports.
- Prepare data for local, state, and federal tax returns and other CPA data requests
- Oversee reconciliation of all ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, and bank statements.
- Manage the full cycle close process, including accruals, deferrals, and journal entries.
- Supervise, train, and review the work of junior bookkeepers or accounting clerks.
- Distribute direct and indirect overhead costs to specific products or departments
- Manage full-cycle payroll processing (bi-weekly) for regular, seasonal employees using a payroll processing platform
- Oversee the submission of payroll taxes, W-2s and 1099s
- File accurate business property statements annually with California county assessors.
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Finance
- Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams)
- Advanced knowledge of accounting/billing systems software, especially QuickBooks.
- Advanced communication, customer service and organizational skills
- CPA/tax preparation experience a plus but not required