Senior Accountant Job Order Template
(Insurance Agency)
Fee Information
Fee Percentage: 25% (Standard FernRock agreement)
Fee Agreement Signed: Yes
Replacement Guarantee: Standard Jonus Group guarantee - 90 days
Exclusivity: No but not using anyone else currently outside of their own attempt to fill the role.
Client Information
Client Company Name: Fern Rock Risk Partners
Primary Contact: Shakira (HR/Recruiting Coordinator)
Title: HR/Recruiting Coordinator
Email: sgilmore@fern-rock.com, byenick@fern-rock.com, jbarry@fern-rock.com
Phone: 412-887-2353 (Shakira)
Company Website: www.fernrock.com
Office Address: Beaver, PA
Number of Employees: Approximately 16 in the Beaver office; broader organization includes multiple acquired agencies ( 6 employees in the accounting department)
Years in Business:
Position Information
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Department: Finance / Accounting
Reports To: Accounting Manager (Bob Yenick)
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Reason Position is Open: Growth due to continued acquisitions and expansion of the organization
Target Start Date: ASAP – End of May, Early June 2026 target
Work Arrangement: Hybrid after onboarding (5 days in office for 30-90 days, then hybrid 3 in office, 2 days from home)
Office Location: Beaver, PA
Travel Requirements: Minimal initially; occasional travel to acquired agencies may be required but not 100% likely as that may fall on managers.
Company Overview
Brief Description of Agency: Fern Rock Risk Partners is a rapidly growing insurance platform that acquires and supports independent insurance agencies.
Ownership Structure: Privately held
Core Lines of Business: Property & Casualty insurance, employee benefits, and related insurance services
Approximate Annual Revenue: Would not disclose
Agency Management System: EZLynx, AMS360, Vertafore, Applied Epic
Accounting Software: NetSuite, QuickBooks, EZLynx, AMS360, Vertafore
Selling Points
Why would a top candidate leave their current role to join this agency? Join a growing organization with acquisition-driven expansion, strong leadership visibility, and the opportunity to impact accounting standardization across multiple entities.
Growth Opportunities: Potential for advancement as the accounting team scales and new agencies are integrated.
Culture Highlights: Laid-back, collaborative environment where team members work hard, get along well, and maintain a positive atmosphere.
Leadership Strengths: Experienced accounting leadership with a supportive management style and emphasis on teamwork.
Benefits and Perks: 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees, 50% dependent coverage, bonus potential, PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan, and hybrid flexibility.
Role Overview
Position Summary: The Senior Accountant supports financial reporting and operational accounting for multiple insurance agencies and future acquisitions. Responsibilities include month-end close, reconciliations, commission accounting, payroll support, budgeting, audit prep, and development of standardized accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting for multiple insurance agencies
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and complete month-end close procedures
- Prepare financial statements and ad hoc reporting for leadership
- Conduct general ledger reviews and maintain audit-ready records
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Manage accounts receivable, deposit posting, and carrier/vendor payables
- Review and reconcile producer commissions and direct bill commissions
- Support payroll processing and benefits administration
- Assist with acquisition due diligence and onboarding
- Develop and document SOPs and process improvements
- Prepare year-end reporting and external audit support
- Provide sales and production reports to executives
Candidate Requirements
Years of Accounting Experience: Minimum 5 years
Years in Insurance Industry: Preferred but not required
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA Preferred? Preferred but not required
Technical Skills: NetSuite, QuickBooks, Excel (advanced), Microsoft 365, EZLynx, AMS360, Applied Epic, Vertafore
Soft Skills: Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, organized, strong communication skills, able to manage multiple priorities
Compensation Information
Base Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 (may be flexible depending on experience and market conditions)
Bonus Structure: Performance-based bonus; details discussed during interview process
Benefits Summary: Comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan with company contribution, PTO, paid holidays, professional development, hybrid schedule.
Interview Process
- Resume Review – once we send the candidate (this is Jenna and Shakira seeing if they should have Bob set up the initial interview but likely won’t involve speaking to the candidate, though it may situationally.
- Initial phone screening with Bob (Accounting Manager)
- In-person interview with Bob and potentially Nate (Head of Accounting)
- References
- Offer
Target Candidate Profile
Current Titles: Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller
Target Industries: Insurance Agencies, Brokers, MGAs, Professional Services, Multi-Entity Organizations, other companies that handle sales staff commissions.
Notes
Candidates must be willing to work fully onsite during the initial onboarding period (typically up to 90 days), after which the role transitions to a hybrid schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days remote. Insurance accounting experience is highly desirable, especially with agency bill and commission accounting.