Payables Processor

Bridge Specialty Group; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k & ESPP

Student Loan Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Brown & Brown in Garden City, NY is seeking a Payables Processor to join our growing team. The role focuses on carrier accounting, account reconciliation, carrier payables, and premium corrections, working with carriers and underwriting teams to keep financial records accurate.

You will review vendor invoices, resolve outstanding checks older than 90 days, and assist with direct bill commissions. A high attention to detail, MS Office skills, and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma; or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Proficient with MS Office and strong numerical skills.
• 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 industry experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage account current and item basis reports and reconciliation.
• Handle carrier payables and vendor invoices.
• Assist with premium corrections and day-to-day accounting issues with underwriting teams.
• Correspond with carriers to resolve balances and discrepancies.
• Ensure timely collection and proper recording of return premium funds.
• Review and resolve outstanding checks aged 90+ days.
• Assist with Direct bill commission payables to agencies.
• Cross-train to cover vacations or absences.

Skills

Exceptional telephone demeanor

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in accounting/finance/business (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

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.

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