What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR/AP Accounting Specialist position at Cowbell Cyber Inc.?
Cowbell is signaling a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to the threats of today and tomorrow. Championing adaptive insurance, Cowbell follows policyholders' cyber risk exposures as they evolve through continuous risk assessment and continuous underwriting. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell's underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes.
Founded in 2019 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cowbell has rapidly grown, now operating across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and India. This growth was recently bolstered by a successful Series C fundraising round of $60 million from Zurich Insurance. This investment not only underscores the confidence in Cowbell's mission but also accelerates our capacity to revolutionize cyber insurance on a global scale. With the backing of over 25 prominent reinsurance partners, Cowbell is poised to redefine how SMEs navigate the evolving landscape of cyber threats.
- Financial Record Keeping: Maintain and update accounting records, ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
- Accounts Payable: Handle incoming bills and invoices and process corresponding payments. Reconcile vendor statements.
- Accounts Receivable: Application of payments: Work closely with U.S.-based team to apply incoming individual and bulk premium payments to the associated insurance policies
- Employee Expenses: Assist with reconciling vendor statements and assist with the corporate credit card transaction approval and processing
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Keep relevant balance sheet accounts clean and up-to-date. Perform regular reconciliations for accuracy.
- Month-End and Year-End Closes: Assist with applicable closing processes, including accruals and adjustment journal entries.
- Process Improvement and Documentation: Continuously enhance financial processes and controls. Document procedures and best practices.
- Professional Development: Stay informed by participating in educational opportunities, reading industry publications, and networking. Engage with professional organizations to expand your knowledge base.
- Performs other duties as required to support the Accounting and Finance Team.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Good written and verbal communication skills are a MUST
- Detail-oriented is a MUST
- Flexible and open to change, innovation, and new information
- High level of organization and a willingness to problem-solve
- Sense of urgency and mission-driven and must know how to manage pressure.
- Prior experience with Netsuite (or similar accounting system) and AP workflow solution software preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What Cowbell brings to the table:
- Employee equity plan for all and wealth enablement plan for select customer facing roles
- Comprehensive wellness program, meditation app subscriptions, lunch and learn, book club, happy hours and much more
- Professional development and the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of cyber insurance, cyber security as well as continuing to build your professional skills in a team environment
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Cowbell is a leading innovator in cyber insurance, dedicated to empowering businesses to always deliver their intended outcomes as the cyber threat landscape evolves. Guided by our core values of TRUE—Transparency, Resiliency, Urgency, and Empowerment—we are on a mission to be the gold standard for businesses to understand, manage, and transfer cyber risk.
At Cowbell, we foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where every employee is empowered to contribute and grow. We pride ourselves on our commitment to transparency and resilience, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed industry standards.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard and valued. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for professional development.
For more information, please visit https://cowbell.insure/.
Salary : $20 - $28