Accounting Analyst

usginsurance; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

USG is seeking an Accounting Analyst in Tampa, FL to support accounts payable activities and show strong attention to detail. The role involves verifying and paying vendor invoices, processing payments, and maintaining accurate records for internal and external stakeholders.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the CFO and AP team, along with continuous process improvement. Tampa-based, on-site role with potential training and growth opportunities within USG.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Prior insurance industry experience is desired, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Windows-based software including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Verify, reconcile and timely pay carrier, trade and state authority vendor invoices, statements, and account currents.
• Prepare and process checks, wire transfers and ACH payments.
• Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies and collect carrier debits owed to USG.
• Monitor paid audits to invoice and pay carriers and manage branch invoicing discrepancies.
• Create and maintain carrier profiles and provide cycle processing status to the AP Supervisor.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Detail oriented

Time management

Tools

SAGE (MAS 90)

Image Right

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Typing skills

Job description

Accounting Analyst

Hours: 8:30-5:00 Local Time

Location: In-office

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

Offices: At USG, we empower our team members with the flexibility to opt for remote, hybrid, or fully in-office schedules. Presently, we operate nine physical branch locations across the United States:

• California: Irvine
• Florida: Tampa
• Idaho: Sandpoint
• Illinois: Chicago
• Louisiana: Covington
• Minnesota: Shoreview
• Pennsylvania: Canonsburg
• Texas: Arlington and Houston

Who We Are:

Welcome to USG, a distinguished national wholesale broker and managing general agent (MGA) with a prominent presence across the nation. Our extensive network spans over 400 different markets and we proudly write business in all 50 states.

USG has consistently earned recognition for our excellence, being ranked as a 5-star MGA by Insurance Business of America for four consecutive years. Moreover, we take pride in our continuous acknowledgment as a Top Insurance Workplace over the past five years, as voted on by our current team members.

Understanding that a fulfilling culture is paramount in career satisfaction, we at USG prioritize fostering a collaborative and mentoring-focused environment. We recognize the pivotal role each team member plays in our success, emphasizing hands-on training to ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident in their role. At USG, we actively empower our team members to bring their authentic selves to the workplace, recognizing that fostering diversity is essential for a thriving, creative, and dynamic professional environment.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, embracing cutting-edge technology is not just a choice but a necessity for staying relevant in the marketplace. Our in-house IT development and support teams, located in Canonsburg, PA, expertly oversee and manage both our proprietary and third‑party systems, ensuring our sales operations stay at the forefront of technological advancement.

Embark on your professional journey with USG, where it's more than just a job – it's a vibrant and supportive community committed to nurturing your success.

The Role Itself

The Accounting Analyst involves investigating and resolving various queries from agencies, finance and inspection companies, and sales staff, while communicating with customers and the CFO. It includes managing weekly collection reports, handling finance company cancellations, assisting sales staff with invoicing, processing payments, and preparing checks for corporate accounting. Additional tasks include managing compliance info, maintaining policy number records, reviewing financial journals, scanning documents, and suggesting process improvements, all while delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include:

• Verify, reconcile and timely pay carrier, trade and state authority vendor invoices, statements, and account currents.
• Prepare & process checks, wire transfers and ACH payments.
• Sort and identify brokerage invoices to pay and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Identify and collect carrier debits owed to USG.
• Monitor and identify paid audits to invoice and pay carriers.
• Collect and process branch invoicing discrepancies to align with carrier invoices.
• Prepare and distribute carrier account currents.
• Create and maintain carrier profiles.
• Scan and image invoices and statements.
• Provide cycle processing status to the AP Supervisor.
• Provide ideas to improve process efficiencies to supervisor and CFO.
• Encompass the goal of providing excellent customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

• Candidates should be located near the Tampa, FL area.
• 3- 5 years of Accounts Payable experience. Prior insurance industry experience is desired, but not required.
• Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail for reconciling items, and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Strong Knowledge of Windows based software applications especially Microsoft Excel, Word and basic typing skills.
• Desired software experience with SAGE (MAS 90) and Image Right.

What USG has to offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
  • Company-paid benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D, and Team member Assistance Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• A week of hands-on, in-person training to meet our corporate team
• Access to 24/7 virtual training through USG University
• Outstanding Company Holiday Schedule and Generous Paid Time Off Package
• Potential for exponential growth in the company