Premium Accounting Assistant

Kinsale Insurance is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional to join our growing Accounts Receivable team as a Premium Accounting Assistant. This role is ideal for individuals looking to develop a career in finance with a company known for its integrity, innovation, and leadership in the excess and surplus (E&S) insurance market. 

Based in Richmond, VA, Kinsale Insurance specializes in E&S lines and is recognized for delivering high-touch customer service and tailored insurance solutions. We manage all underwriting in-house and take pride in empowering employees who demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Receivables & Payment Processing

• Retrieve electronic payments from the banking platform and match them to remittance advice
• Distribute all lockbox remittances and correspondence to appropriate internal stakeholders
• Manage receivables for assigned brokerages, ensuring timely and accurate account updates
• Suppress provisionally booked cancellations in the Receivables application following internal guidelines

Documentation & Data Management

• Scan and electronically file remittances with high attention to detail
• Ensure all remittance information is organized, accessible, and accurately recorded
• Maintain clean and consistent data entry across all receivables systems

Collaboration & Support

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to resolve payment discrepancies
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues across departments

Required Qualifications: 

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable (preferred) 
• Strong accuracy and efficiency in data entry 
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail 
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) 

At Kinsale we offer the following great benefits: 

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities 
• Single and family health, dental, and vision insurance plans with a generous percentage of maximum HSA funds contributed by the company 
• Short-term and long-term disability 
•  Life insurance 
•  Matching 401(k), fully vested from first day of contribution 
•  Education dollars for training and certifications
• Promoting from within with clear career paths

Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as a part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgement, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.