Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
The Accounting Representative is responsible for accurately researching, identifying, processing, allocating, and recording cash transactions for Great American Insurance Company (GAIC), Mid-Continent Casualty Company (MCC), and Republic. The position supports multiple bank accounts and lockboxes, manages a variety of payment types, prepares related journal entries and disbursements, and provides critical support to Agency Bill and Direct Bill operations.
Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on‑site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Cash Processing: Researching and applying payments, creating journal entries, allocating funds, and recording agency-related receipts.
- Bank and Lockbox Management: Managing ACH, wire, check, and lockbox transactions, resolving exceptions, processing returned payments, and coordinating with banking partners.
- Accounting Support: Preparing cash receipt and intercompany journal entries, including transfers when payments are received by the incorrect legal entity.
- Disbursements: Processing refunds and payments related to funds received in error.
- Reporting and Documentation: Maintaining processing statistics, supporting monthly reporting, and updating procedures and process documentation.
- Team Support: Providing critical support to Agency Bill and Direct Bill operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Education: College degree preferred but not required
- 1-3 years of experience in accounting support functions
- Demonstrates multi-tasking, attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Preferred experience with all Microsoft Office 365 applications, especially Excel.
Scope of Job/Qualifications: Possesses advanced organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Business Unit:
Property & Casualty FinanceBenefits:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in accounting support functions
- Strong attention to detail
- Organizational and multitasking skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- College degree
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications, especially Excel
Great American Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Great American Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Great American Insurance Group.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave are positioned as generous from the first year. These time‑off provisions are seen as core strengths of the total package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by HSA and FSA programs. Wellness resources such as EAP access, fitness facilities or reimbursements, and instructor‑led classes broaden the offering.
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Retirement Support — Immediate 401(k) eligibility with a competitive company match and potential discretionary retirement contributions support long‑term savings. An employee stock purchase option and various discounts further reinforce financial benefits.
Great American Insurance Group Insights
What We Do
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses. We have more than 30 specialty property and casualty insurance businesses, and in 2021, approximately 50% of our gross written premium in our property and casualty operations was generated by business units with a Top 10 market ranking. Great American Insurance Company has received an "A" (Excellent) or higher rating from the AM Best Company for more than 110 years (most recent rating evaluation of "A+" (Superior) affirmed December 3, 2021). The members of Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
