Carrier Payables Specialist

The Jonus Group; Sandy Springs (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jonus Group is seeking a Carrier Payables Specialist in Atlanta, GA. This full-time, permanent role is hybrid, with roughly 2 days on-site per week. Target base compensation is $55K–$65K, reflecting 2+ years in insurance accounting and strong reconciliation skills.

You will manage carrier payables, premium transactions, and related reconciliations, while collaborating with multiple teams and supporting month-end close and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience within an insurance environment preferred.
• Experience with carrier payables, premium accounting, commissions, agency/direct bill and AP/AR reconciliations.
• Strong reconciliation, discrepancy-resolution and payment-processing experience.
• Applied Epic Accounting experience highly preferred.
• AMS360 or other insurance agency management system experience is valuable.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile carrier payables, premium transactions, commissions, fees and taxes.
• Prepare carrier payments by check, ACH and wire meeting terms and deadlines.
• Reconcile carrier statements to internal records and GL balances.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, suspense items, aged balances and discrepancies.
• Support agency-bill, direct-bill, cash receipt and commission activity.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations, reporting and close processes.
• Partner with Accounting, Producers, Account Managers, Operations and carrier teams to resolve issues.
• Support data cleanup, process improvement and accounting integration initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Reconciliation

Discrepancy resolution

Payment processing

Tools

Applied Epic Accounting

AMS360

Job description

Carrier Payables Specialist | Insurance Brokerage

Job Description

Location: Atlanta, GA | Hybrid - approximately 2 days/week on-site

Target Base Compensation: $55K - $65K

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A well-established insurance brokerage is seeking a Carrier Payables Specialist to join its accounting team during a period of growth and continued process development.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys insurance accounting, resolving discrepancies, and taking ownership of carrier-related financial activity. The position also offers the opportunity to grow with an evolving accounting organization and take on broader responsibility over time.

What You’ll Do

• Process and reconcile carrier payables, premium transactions, commissions, fees, and taxes.
• Prepare carrier payments by check, ACH, and wire while meeting payment terms and deadlines.
• Reconcile carrier statements to internal accounting records and general ledger balances.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, suspense items, aged balances, premium discrepancies, and other outstanding issues.
• Support agency-bill, direct-bill, cash receipt, and commission activity.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations, reporting, and close processes.
• Partner with Accounting, Producers, Account Managers, Operations, and carrier accounting teams to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Support data cleanup, process improvement, and accounting integration initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of accounting experience within an insurance agency, brokerage, carrier, or related insurance environment preferred.
• Experience with carrier payables, premium accounting, commissions, agency bill, direct bill, AP/AR, or insurance-related reconciliations.
• Strong reconciliation, discrepancy-resolution, and payment-processing experience.
• Applied Epic Accounting experience highly preferred.
• AMS360 or other insurance agency management system experience is also valuable.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work effectively in a changing environment.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in insurance accounting while gaining broader exposure and responsibility.