Agency Accountant

Hylant; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hylant is seeking an Agency Accountant to manage daily payables, reconcile insurance carrier payments, and investigate discrepancies between carriers and Hylant. You will support office staff, review aged payables monthly, and drive process improvements in the payables cycle.

A degree in accounting/finance with 3–5 years of experience is required. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with insurance accounting or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day payables for assigned entities, including invoice retrieval and reconciliation to client billing.
• Perform monthly review of aged payables and document old items for resolution.
• Act as accounting liaison for office staff and promote process improvements across payables.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Insurance accounting

Applied/EPIC experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Applied/EPIC (Agency Management System)

Job description

The Opportunity:The Agency Accountant is responsible for processing monthly payments to various insurance companies, including investigating and resolving accounting differences between the insurance company and Hylant, following-up on overpayments or other credits due to Hylant, as well as following-up internally on past due items so that they can be remitted to the insurance carrier.In This Role You Will Execute On:Responsible for day-to-day company payables of assigned entities including invoice retrieval and related reconciliation to client billing, payment processing, billing and carrier discrepancy resolution, and client receivables review.Monthly review of aged company payables report and documentation of old outstanding items for resolution.Act as accounting liaison for office staff for offices assigned.Engage in continual process review to promote more efficiency and effectiveness surrounding company payables and other related duties.Additional accounting duties as assignedIn This Role You Will Need:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and/or 3-5 years’ relevant experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Exceptional relationship development and interpersonal skills.Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; ability to formulate appropriate solutions.Flexibility and keen understanding of business situations will result in positive business outcomes.Cultivate an environment of solution, collaboration, and open-mindedness to resolve business problems/accounting discrepancies/etc.Demonstrated Microsoft suite skills.Experience with Applied/EPIC (Agency Management System) preferred.Experience with insurance accounting preferredWhy Hylant?Since 1935, Hylant has been a family‑owned insurance brokerage built on relationships, trust, and a people‑first mindset. We believe great work is rooted in understanding people — our clients, our communities, and each other — and delivering thoughtful solutions that rise above the expected.Anything But Typical. Everything for You. isn’t just a message; it’s how we show up. It reflects a culture where people come first, careers are supported with purpose, and going above and beyond is the standard, not the exception. At Hylant, you’re more than an employee, you’re part of a team that treats one another like family and works together to make a meaningful impact.