Accounts Payable Associate

Brown & Brown; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, V

Vision, Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Job summary

Bridge Specialty Group seeks an Accounts Payable Associate to join our growing team in St. Petersburg, FL. You will perform accounting duties to verify accuracy and support underwriting teams with premium-related tasks.

You will reconcile reports, assist with tax payments, and collaborate with carriers to resolve discrepancies. Join a nationwide broker with a diverse carrier network and strong emphasis on teamwork and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent phone manner and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform account current, bordereaux, and item basis reports and reconciliation.
• Handle account current, bordereaux, and item basis carrier payables.
• Assist with premium corrections and day-to-day accounting issues with underwriting teams.
• Assist with reconciling and clearing Surplus Lines Tax payments for various states.
• Correspond with carriers regarding balances and work with carriers/underwriting teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure return premium funds are collected timely and recorded appropriately.
• Review and resolve outstanding checks aged 90 days or greater.
• Cross-train in accounting functions to cover vacations or absences.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience

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

• 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”. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.”While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers.