Senior Accounting Specialist — Transactions Leader

Brown & Brown; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Brown in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to lead transaction processing for the profit center. You will oversee a team of processors, ensure timely and accurate vendor invoices, and support month-end close with strong internal controls.

Responsibilities include reviewing transactions, maintaining data integrity, generating routine and ad hoc reports, and collaborating with internal departments to resolve issues and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance position.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily transaction processing activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of all assigned financial transactions, including vendor invoices, new vendor setups, and inquiry resolution.
• Monitor workflow and process deadlines, adjusting priorities and resources as necessary to maintain service levels for the profit center/department.
• Review and validate transaction accuracy, ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and corporate policies.
• Resolve complex or escalated processing issues, conduct research, troubleshooting discrepancies, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure resolution.
• Maintain and update financial systems and transaction records, ensuring data integrity and proper documentation for audits and reporting.
• Collaborate with vendors, internal departments, and finance partners to support accurate transaction processing and address inquiries.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, recommending enhancements to efficiency, accuracy, and controls within the transaction workflow.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports related to transaction volume, accuracy of metrics, and operational performance.
• Ensure adherence to compliance requirements, including company policies, government regulations, and accounting standards.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities by ensuring transactions are processed within required timelines.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Brown & Brown in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to lead transaction processing for the profit center. You will oversee a team of processors, ensure timely and accurate vendor invoices, and support month-end close with strong internal controls.

Responsibilities include reviewing transactions, maintaining data integrity, generating routine and ad hoc reports, and collaborating with internal departments to resolve issues and drive process improvements.