Remote Commission Accountant Jobs in Riverside, CA

Location: Primarily Remote – Onsite one week per quarter
Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
Industry:  Insurance

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will oversee core accounting functions in compliance with GAAP. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, manages daily operations, and leads a high-performing accounting team.

The position is primarily remote, with a requirement to be onsite in California for one week each quarter for quarter-end activities and team collaboration.

• Lead daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes

• Manage accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, and disbursements

• Maintain general ledger, expense accruals, and prepaid accounts

• Track fixed assets, commissions, premium refunds, and reconciliations

• Manage claims check runs, credit card expenses, and wire transfers

• Oversee MGA transfer templates, escheatment, and 1099 issuance

• Generate ad hoc management reports

• Ensure federal and state regulatory compliance

• Coordinate audits with internal and external auditors

• Mentor and develop accounting staff

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience (5+ in management/supervision)

• Public Accounting experience strongly preferred

• CPA license strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles

• Experience with bank reconciliations, GL, claims reporting, and reinsurance

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptable to new technologies

• Excellent multitasking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities

• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team

• Hybrid flexibility – mostly remote with limited travel

• Exposure to diverse accounting functions and cross-functional collaboration