Full-Time

Senior Accountant

Posted on 11/21/2024

Likewize

Likewize

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides technology protection and support services

Consumer Software
Financial Services
Consumer Goods

Senior

Dallas, TX, USA + 1 more

More locations: Southlake, TX, USA

Global headquarters in Southlake, TX, accessible from Dallas and Fort Worth.

Category
Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting
Tax Accounting
Accounting
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of accounting experience, with a strong background in insurance accounting using GAAP preferred.
  • Bachelor’s in accounting or business related degree.
  • Excellent Microsoft computer skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.).
  • Experience with managing and manipulating large amounts of data.
  • Great Plains, JD Edwards, or exposure to other large-scale ERP.
  • Familiarity with bordereaux reporting and insurance accounting practices.
  • Exposure to large scale system implementation is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and manage detailed bordereaux reports for submission to underwriters, ensuring accurate reporting of insurance premiums, claims, and other contractual details.
  • Collaborate with the insurance team to maintain compliance with industry-specific accounting requirements, tracking and reconciling insurance-related transactions.
  • Support risk management and reinsurance functions by analyzing insurance transactions and preparing related reports.
  • Prepare general ledger journal entries.
  • Assist with preparing monthly invoices and monitoring collections.
  • Process month-end entries, eliminations, and allocations.
  • Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes.
  • Support Accounts Payable function to ensure adequate coverage.
  • Assist Sales Tax Department with monthly/quarterly filings, as required.
  • Prepare payroll and benefits entries on a recurring basis, including month-end related accruals.
  • Document processes and procedures to aid in cross training team members.
  • Provide accounting support and interact with departments across the organization.
  • Work closely with management team, ensuring full compliance with GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
  • Assist with internal control documentation, monitoring, and review.
  • Prepare and provide information as required for the annual financial audits, SOC1&2 audits, and other audits, as needed.
  • Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as required.
  • Prepare, document, and analyze balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare bordereaux reports for submission to underwriters.
  • Prepare monthly intercompany entries with corporate entities.

Likewize provides protection solutions for technology disruptions, catering to a wide range of clients including major brands, telecommunications companies, and banks. The company operates in over 30 countries and addresses around 250 million tech-related issues each year, which include lost, stolen, or damaged devices, as well as malfunctioning technology and user support needs. Likewize's services encompass insurance, warranties, repairs, trade-ins, recycling, and premium tech services. By partnering with large corporations and serving end-users directly, Likewize generates revenue through these offerings. The company's goal is to make every tech problem easy to resolve, ensuring that customers experience uninterrupted lives.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$550.6M

Headquarters

Southlake, Texas

Founded

1997

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-10%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Genstar Capital's majority stake boosts Likewize's innovation and market expansion potential.
  • The Bristol innovation lab investment enhances AI and machine learning capabilities for customer service.
  • Partnership with Newegg creates new revenue streams through protection plan add-ons.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in AI-driven customer service could challenge Likewize's innovation efforts.
  • Revived trade secrets case against Brightstar may lead to legal and financial issues.
  • Potential regulatory changes in insurance could impact Likewize's business model.

What makes Likewize unique

  • Likewize offers comprehensive tech protection solutions across insurance, warranties, and repairs.
  • The company operates in over 30 countries, addressing 250 million tech issues annually.
  • Likewize partners with major brands, telcos, and banks, enhancing its market reach.

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