Accounts Payable Associate

Bridge Specialty Group; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Financial Benefits

Mental Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bridge Specialty Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to join our growing team in St. Petersburg, FL. The role supports timely accounting duties, verifying accuracy of accounts, and collaborating with underwriting teams to resolve issues.

The position requires a high school credential or equivalent, proficiency with MS Office, and a strong professional demeanor. Candidates should value confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or 1–3 months related experience.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Excellent telephone demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile Account Current, Bordereaux and Item Basis reports.
• Manage Carrier payables on Account Current, Bordereaux and Item Basis.
• Assist with premium corrections and day-to-day underwriting issues.
• Reconcile Surplus Lines Tax payments for various states.
• Correspond with carriers to resolve balances with underwriting teams.
• Ensure timely collection and recording of return premium funds.
• Review and resolve outstanding checks aged 90+ days.
• Cross-train to cover vacations or other absences.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Bridge Specialty Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to join our growing team in St. Petersburg, FL.

To perform accounting job duties on a timely basis. To verify accuracy of accounts by performing the following duties.

How You Will Contribute:

• Responsible for Account Current, Bordereaux, and/or Item Basis reports and reconciliation.
• Responsible for Account Current, Bordereaux, and/or Item Basis Carrier payables.
• Assists with premium corrections and day-to-day accounting issues with underwriting teams.
• Assists with reconciling and clearing Surplus Lines Tax payments for various states.
• Corresponds with carriers regarding balances & works with Carriers and/or underwriting teams to resolve issues and reconcile discrepancies.
• Corresponds with carriers to ensure return premium funds are collected timely and recorded appropriately.
• Responsible for reviewing and resolving outstanding checks aged 90 days or greater.
• Cross-trained in accounting functions to help fill-in covering vacations or any other absences.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

Required

• Minimum education or prior job experience - High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one - three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with MS Office
• Exceptional telephone demeanor
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

About Us:

Bridge Specialty Group creates a seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp, property and personal lines.

With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premium book.

Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group - aligning risk with greater reach.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

The Power To Be Yourself

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.