Staff Accountant

Brown & Brown, Inc.; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Mental Health services

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing team in the United States. The role focuses on reinsurance accounting, deposits, and monthly reporting, offering exposure to cross-functional collaboration and audits.

You will support the accounting team, manage multiple tasks with accuracy, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining strong client and reinsurer relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in insurance or reinsurance.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Self-starter with professional, assertive problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Record daily deposits and reconcile entries for reinsurance activity.
• Maintain spreadsheets tracking deposits, claims funds, and financial reporting.
• Record and report billings in accordance with reinsurance agreements.
• Identify and resolve reconciliation issues with reinsurance activities.
• Coordinate with clients, reinsurers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support audits by preparing financial documentation and responding to queries.
• Assist supervisor in process improvement for reinsurance accounting.
• Back up payables and month-end processing when needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

General ledger systems

Spreadsheet software

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 Staff Accountant to join our growing team!

How You Will Contribute:

• Record daily deposits, and reconcile entries for reinsurance activity, ensuring accuracy and compliance with treaty terms.
• Maintain spreadsheets tracking deposits, as well as claims fund tracking and financial reporting.
• Perform timely and accurate recording, reporting, and matching of billings in accordance with reinsurance agreements.
• Identify and resolve reconciliation issues related to reinsurance activities, coordinating corrective actions as needed.
• Manage client, reinsurer, and internal stakeholder communications, including collaboration with departments such as claims, actuarial, and finance.
• Support audits by preparing relevant financial documentation and responding to audit queries.
• Assist the Reinsurance Accounting Supervisor in process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of reinsurance accounting operations.
• Back up to the Accounting (senior) for payables and month-end processing when needed.

Skills & Experience to be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within the insurance or reinsurance industry.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience using accounting software.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, reinsurers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-starter with a professional, assertive approach to problem-solving.

Pay Range

$65,000 - $65,000 Annual 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

• 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.

The Power To Be Yourself

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”.

We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results.

With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions.

We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right.

With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates— not employees, and leaders— not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.” While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers.