Accounting Specialist

Brown & Brown; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Brown is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our Daytona Beach team. The role focuses on processing all phases of direct bill reconciliations for the Retail division, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will collect, reconcile and record insurance carrier statements and payments, analyze unearned commissions, and resolve outstanding items. Proficiency in Excel and AMS360 is preferred. A college degree is favored; 2+ years AP in insurance is desirable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience in the insurance industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general financial accounting practices.
• Experience with AMS360 or similar insurance agency management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, reconcile, and record insurance carrier commissions statements and payments.
• Analyze, identify, and record unearned commissions.
• Review and resolve commissions not transacted and sitting in open activities.
• Leverage software automation for process efficiencies.
• Collaborate with profit centers to resolve billing errors.
• Build relationships with carriers and profit centers to maintain efficient practice.

Skills

Accounts payable

Financial accounting

Microsoft Excel

Vendor relations

Insurance industry knowledge

Communication

Education

College degree in finance or accounting

Tools

AMS360

Job description

Brown & Brown is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our growing team in Daytona Beach, FL!

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for processing all phases of direct bill reconciliations for the offices within the Retail division in accordance with established company practices and timelines.

How You Will Contribute:

• Collect, transact, reconcile and record insurance carrier commissions statements and payments.
• Analyze, identify and record unearned commissions.
• Review, research and resolve commissions not transacted and sitting in open activities.
• Leverage software automation for process efficiencies.
• Analyze and identify trends to become subject matter expert within scope of assigned carrier partner.
• Collaborate with profit centers to resolve billing errors.
• Build courteous and successful relationships with carriers and profit centers to maintain efficient practice.
• Promote teamwork, support, knowledge sharing and a positive attitude in the department and office.
• Participate in training opportunities to remain current on industry information, new product development, legislation, coverages, and technology including professional development and continuing education

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

• Working knowledge of financial accounting and state regulations where business is conducted.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Windows environment, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher. Able to create, edit, and merge letters, spreadsheets, labels, etc.
• Proficient in Vertafore AMS360 products.
• Proficient knowledge use of office equipment (including but not limited to copy machines, printers, faxes, binding machine, etc.)
• 2+ year work experience in accounts payable in insurance industry.
• Preferred: College Degree in a finance-related field.