Senior Associate
Apply NowCompany: GPW and Associates, Inc.
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85032
Description:
Senior Associate - Insurance Accounting
Location: Phoenix, AZ | Hybrid Work Environment
Compensation: $120,000-$160,000 + Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Be the Expert. Drive Results. Help Top Clients Win.
At GPW & Associates, Inc. (GPW), we don't just deliver accounting, we shape strategy. Since 1998, we've been the premier provider of management, accounting, and tax compliance services for Producer Affiliated Reinsurance Companies (PARCs), captive insurers, and clients across the automotive and banking sectors.
Our team of bright, hardworking professionals sets the standard in F&I reinsurance accounting, and we're looking for a Senior Associate who's ready to raise the bar even higher.
This is a role for professionals who thrive on performance, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a place where talent and results are rewarded, and where you'll grow by being surrounded by the best, this is your next move.
Your Role
As a Senior Associate, you'll serve as a strategic advisor to clients while mentoring the next generation of GPW talent. You'll oversee key deliverables, guide financial and tax decisions, and help us continue to exceed client expectations in a specialized, high-demand space.
Key Responsibilities
Client Advisory & Strategic Review
Mentorship & Team Leadership
Project Management & Innovation
Compliance & Industry Knowledge
What We're Looking For
Why GPW
At GPW, excellence is non-negotiable. We are a merit-based, high-performance organization that values results over rhetoric. Here, you'll be part of a team that plays to win and helps each other get better every day.
What You Can Expect:
As part of the Beyond Risk family of companies, GPWA offers not only an elite team and exceptional client portfolio, but the opportunity to grow your career within a broader network of high-performing organizations.
Join the Best of the Best
If you're ready to contribute, lead, and grow with a firm where talent is recognized and results are rewarded, we invite you to apply.
GPW & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Location: Phoenix, AZ | Hybrid Work Environment
Compensation: $120,000-$160,000 + Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Be the Expert. Drive Results. Help Top Clients Win.
At GPW & Associates, Inc. (GPW), we don't just deliver accounting, we shape strategy. Since 1998, we've been the premier provider of management, accounting, and tax compliance services for Producer Affiliated Reinsurance Companies (PARCs), captive insurers, and clients across the automotive and banking sectors.
Our team of bright, hardworking professionals sets the standard in F&I reinsurance accounting, and we're looking for a Senior Associate who's ready to raise the bar even higher.
This is a role for professionals who thrive on performance, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a place where talent and results are rewarded, and where you'll grow by being surrounded by the best, this is your next move.
Your Role
As a Senior Associate, you'll serve as a strategic advisor to clients while mentoring the next generation of GPW talent. You'll oversee key deliverables, guide financial and tax decisions, and help us continue to exceed client expectations in a specialized, high-demand space.
Key Responsibilities
Client Advisory & Strategic Review
- Review and analyze financial statements and tax returns for F&I reinsurance clients.
- Provide strategic guidance to improve client financial operations and compliance.
- Build strong, ongoing relationships with a select portfolio of clients.
Mentorship & Team Leadership
- Review tax work prepared by analysts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and clarity.
- Mentor junior staff and drive production quality through proactive guidance.
- Model excellence and foster a culture of performance, learning, and accountability.
Project Management & Innovation
- Lead high-impact projects that align with client goals and firm priorities.
- Resolve complex accounting and tax issues with accuracy and efficiency.
- Contribute to process improvements that increase team efficiency and client value.
Compliance & Industry Knowledge
- Stay current on IRS Circular 230, AICPA Code of Conduct, and insurance-related regulations.
- Ensure client work consistently exceeds professional and ethical standards.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience (F&I reinsurance, captive insurance, or insurance accounting strongly preferred)
- At least 1 year of experience in a senior or management role
- Background in reviewing tax work and mentoring team members
- Strong knowledge of SAP, GAAP, and IRS tax code
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and QuickBooks
- Highly organized, analytical, and comfortable managing competing priorities
- A clear communicator who can translate complex information into actionable insights
Why GPW
At GPW, excellence is non-negotiable. We are a merit-based, high-performance organization that values results over rhetoric. Here, you'll be part of a team that plays to win and helps each other get better every day.
What You Can Expect:
- Medical & Dental Coverage - 100% of employee premiums paid by GPW
- 401(k) with Immediate Eligibility - 60% company match on up to 6% of compensation, and 3% Safe Harbor contribution fully vested from day one, with employee participation
- Paid Time Off - 21 days of PTO in your first year, 7 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays
- Paid Parental Leave - Support for major life moments
- Tuition Reimbursement - Encouraging continued growth
- Hybrid Work Model - After an initial in-office period, most employees are eligible for a 3/2 hybrid schedule
As part of the Beyond Risk family of companies, GPWA offers not only an elite team and exceptional client portfolio, but the opportunity to grow your career within a broader network of high-performing organizations.
Join the Best of the Best
If you're ready to contribute, lead, and grow with a firm where talent is recognized and results are rewarded, we invite you to apply.
GPW & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.