Jr Accountant

ABT Insurance; Duluth (GA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

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Paid Time Off (PTO)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

ABT Insurance Services in Duluth, GA is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support daily bookkeeping, accounts receivable and payable, including client policy payments and carrier payments. The role requires strong Excel skills, organization, and accuracy.

The candidate will reconcile accounts, prepare agent commission calculations for review, and assist with month-end closings. Insurance agency experience is a plus; this is a full-time, in-person position in Duluth, GA.

Competenze

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Insurance agency accounting experience is a plus.

Mansioni

• Process accounts receivable and payable including client policy payments and carrier premium payments.
• Monitor outstanding client balances and coordinate follow-up with agents and clients.
• Review daily sales transactions to ensure payments are recorded with required supporting documentation.
• Identify missing payments and discrepancies; follow up with the responsible agent.
• Reconcile bank accounts, carrier statements, and commission receipts.
• Calculate and reconcile commissions payable to agents, including adjustments.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping entries and organized financial records.
• Assist with month-end closing and routine accounting reports.
• Support quarterly bookkeeping reviews and provide records requested by management.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Organization

Follow-through

Formazione

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

ABT Insurance Services is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable Junior Accountant to support daily bookkeeping and accounts receivable and payable, including client policy payment collections and payments to insurance carriers. Responsibilities include recording transactions, tracking outstanding balances, verifying that sales agents complete required payment documentation, reconciling accounts, and preparing agent commission calculations for review. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of accounting basics, strong Excel skills, and excellent organization and follow-through. Insurance agency experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Mon-Fri Schedule
• Career Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Process accounts receivable and payable, including client policy payments, carrier premium payments, and agency expenses.

Monitor outstanding client balances and coordinate payment follow-up with agents and clients.

Review daily sales transactions to confirm payments are recorded and required supporting documentation is complete.

Identify missing payments, incomplete transactions, and discrepancies; follow up with the responsible agent.

Reconcile bank accounts, carrier statements, and commission receipts.

Calculate and reconcile commissions payable to agents, including adjustments and return commissions, for management approval.

Maintain accurate bookkeeping entries and organized financial records.

Assist with month-end closing and prepare routine accounting reports.

Support quarterly bookkeeping reviews and provide records requested by management.

Follow established payment approval procedures and protect confidential financial information.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent bookkeeping or accounting experience considered.

Working knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and basic accounting principles.

Experience recording payments, reconciling accounts, and investigating discrepancies.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and accurate data entry skills.

Ability to follow up on outstanding payments and incomplete transactions.

Clear communication skills and the ability to work with agents, clients, carriers, and management.

Ability to meet deadlines, follow approval procedures, and handle confidential financial information.

Insurance agency accounting experience, including carrier payments and commission reconciliation, is a plus.

Availability to work full-time, in person in Duluth, GA.