Payables Processor

001 Brown & Brown, Inc; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Brown in Garden City, NY is seeking a Payables Processor to join our accounting team. You will manage carrier accounting activities, reconcile accounts, and process vendor invoices while collaborating with carriers and underwriting teams to resolve discrepancies.

The role includes handling outstanding checks, assisting with premium corrections, and cross-training to cover absences. Health benefits and 401k are among competitive teammate benefits.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma plus 1–3 months related experience or training; or equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Office suite including Excel.
• Exceptional telephone demeanor and clear communication.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• Insurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage account current and item basis reports and reconciliation.
• Handle carrier payables and reconcile balances with carriers.
• Assist with premium corrections and day-to-day underwriting issues.
• Correspond with carriers to resolve balances and discrepancies.
• Ensure timely collection and recording of return premium funds.
• Review, verify and process vendor invoices.
• Address outstanding checks aged 90 days or more.
• Assist with direct bill commissions to agencies.
• Cross-train to cover vacations or other absences.

Skills

MS Office

Telephone demeanor

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business (preferred)

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. Brown & Brown is seeking a Payables Processor to join our growing team in Garden City, NY! The Payables processor will be responsible for managing carrier accounting activities, including account reconciliation, carrier payables, balance resolution and premium corrections. Collaborate with carriers and underwriting teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate financial records.

How You Will Contribute:

• Responsible for Account Current and/or Item Basis reports and reconciliation.
• Responsible for Account Current and/or Item Basis Carrier payables.
• Assists with premium corrections and day-to-day accounting issues with underwriting teams.
• Correspond with carriers regarding balances & works with Carriers and/or underwriting teams to resolve issues and reconcile discrepancies.
• Correspond with carriers to ensure return premium funds are collected timely and recorded appropriately.
• Review, verify and process vendor invoices.
• Responsible for reviewing and resolving outstanding checks aged 90 days or greater.
• Assists with Direct bill commission payables to agencies.
• Cross-trained in accounting functions to help fill-in covering vacations or any other absences.

Skills & Experience to be Successful:

• 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.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business (preferred)
• Insurance experience (preferred)

Pay Range $27.00 - $30.00 Hourly

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• 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.

Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement

Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.

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".

At Bridge Specialty Group, our unwavering commitment to unity, diversity, and individual growth sets the stage for a workplace like no other. We believe in the power of One Team, where collaboration fuels unlimited possibilities. As One Team, we are anchored in the 'Power of Be', a core set of behaviors, skills, and characteristics we value most. It is part of our cultural DNA, influencing how we get stuff done every day and how we accomplish our goals, creating a link between what we do and how we do it. We are more than a global insurance wholesaler; we are a collective force of over 2,000+ teammates across 50+ locations throughout the United States and Europe. With 25+ specialized brands and access to 200+ carriers, we seamlessly connect the diverse needs of our retail partners in property, casualty, environmental, professional, workers' compensation, and personal lines. Together, we build trust, exceeding expectations. Our $5 billion+ premium book is a testament to our collaborative partnerships. Here, your uniqueness is celebrated, you are rewarded for your contributions, and we invest in your professional growth, offering tools, resources, and mentorship to support your career goals. You will be proud to be a part of a team that defines excellence and pushes the boundaries of what is possible. 'One Team, Unlimited Possibilities' is not just a slogan – it's the core of who we are. And the exciting part? We're always on the lookout for talented teammates like yourself.

Brown & Brown and its affiliates maintain an internal recruiting team responsible for filling open roles posted to the public. In certain situations, Brown & Brown may supplement its internal capabilities by engaging external recruiting vendors and employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors are not authorized to submit resumes, share candidate data, or directly or indirectly contact Brown & Brown employees to present candidates for employment opportunities. In accordance with this policy, and to ensure appropriate authorization for sharing candidate personal information, Brown & Brown will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than Authorized Recruiting Vendors with a Valid Agreement in place who have been expressly invited to support a specific role. Any unsolicited resumes, incomplete submissions, or candidate data received through any means (including email or otherwise) will be considered the property of Brown & Brown. Brown & Brown will not pay any placement or related fees for unsolicited submissions or candidate data provided in violation of this policy. Such submissions may be used by Brown & Brown without any obligation to pay fees of any kind to Recruiting Vendors. A Valid Agreement is defined as a written contract signed by an authorized representative of Brown & Brown. In the absence of a Valid Agreement, Brown & Brown assumes no liability under any legal theory, including but not limited to breach of contract, breach of implied contract, tortious interference, quantum meruit, any/or any other contractual or equitable claims in connection with candidates identified through unsolicited submissions made in violation of this policy.