Commissions Accounting Manager

Integrity; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Senior Benefits, an Integrity company, seeks a Commissions Accounting Manager to oversee a team of 10-15 analysts. You will review, reconcile, and input commission statements, ensure accurate and timely agent payments, and generate reports from the Agency Management System.

You will lead and coach the commissions team, improve procedures, perform complex financial transactions, and coordinate with insurance carriers to resolve payment issues, maintaining high accuracy and service levels.

Qualifications

• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience leading and coaching a finance/commission team.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills with accuracy in financial calculations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with system testing and documenting new processes preferred.
• Insurance industry experience and CPA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review new policies from commission statements and input into the system to generate advances and earnings.
• Reconcile commission payments with schedules and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate with insurance carriers to resolve payment and status issues.
• Generate commission-related reports from the management system.
• Scan and file commission statements for records.
• Lead and coach a commissions team of 10-15 analysts.
• Provide backup support to the Commission Accounting Manager and peers.
• Develop or improve operating procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Perform complex financial transactions accurately.
• Balance accounts and correct errors.
• Coordinate weekly quality oversight activities for individuals and carriers.

Skills

Excel

People management

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Process improvement

System testing

Education

Four-year degree in Mathematics, Accounting, or related field

Job description

About American Senior Benefits

At American Senior Benefits, an Integrity company, we are dedicated to serving customers needing insurance, especially seniors. Each day we help customers make key life decisions by finding the right solutions at affordable prices.

Job Summary

The Commissions Accounting Manager reviews and reconciles agent commission statements, calculates commissions, updates the Agency Management System, and generates reports to ensure Agents are paid accurately and on time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review new policies from incoming commission statements and input into Agency Management System to generate outgoing commission advances and earnings for agents.
• Reconcile incoming commission payments to the expected schedule and identify and resolve differences.
• Communicate (written and verbal) with insurance companies to resolve problems such as, but not limited to, missing payments, incorrect payments, policy & agent statuses, and other commission-related matters.
• Generate reports from Agency Management System related to commission payments (incoming from carriers and outgoing to agents).
• Scan & file commission statements.
• Manage commissions team of 10-15 analysts.
• Manage agent calls & emails related to commissions while delivering excellent service.
• Help develop or improve operating procedures to ensure efficient and effective accounting.
• Perform complex financial transactions efficiently and accurately.
• Balance account statements by identifying issues and correcting financial errors.
• Perform weekly quality oversite activities for individuals and carriers.
• Lead, support, and coach other commission accounting associates.
• Provide backup to Commission Accounting Manager and other Commission Accounting Analysts as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Primary Skills & Requirements

• Must possess proficient computer skills and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel.
• Must have management experience and strong people skills to lead and coach others.
• Must be able to solve complex problems and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate sound organizational skills and accuracy in calculating figures and amounts such as commission premiums and percentages.
• Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience with system testing and documenting new processes is preferred.
• Insurance industry experience and CPA are preferred.
• A four-year degree in Mathematics, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.

About Integrity

Integrity is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.

Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package, including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are — in person, over the phone or online. Integrity’s employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information, visit Integrity.com.

Integrity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Integrity, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.