Staff Accountant

Brown & Brown Insurance; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our reinsurance accounting team in Oregon. You will support growth by ensuring accurate accounting for reinsurance agreements and collaborating with reinsurers, clients, and internal finance staff.

You will record deposits, reconcile entries, manage reporting, and assist with audits while driving process improvements and handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within insurance or reinsurance.
• Strong Excel proficiency and experience with accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Record daily deposits and reconcile entries for reinsurance activity according to treaty terms.
• Maintain spreadsheets tracking deposits, claims funds, and financial reporting.
• Record, report, and match billings in accordance with reinsurance agreements.
• Identify and resolve reconciliation issues related to reinsurance activities.
• Coordinate communications with clients, reinsurers, internal stakeholders, and audits.
• Support audits by preparing financial documentation and answering queries.
• Assist in process improvements to enhance accounting operations.
• Back up to senior accounting for payables and month-end processing when needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting 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!This role plays a critical part in supporting our growth-focused reinsurance division, working closely with the Reinsurance Accounting Team Leader to ensure the accurate accounting and administration of reinsurance agreements. This role requires collaboration with reinsurer staff, clients, finance staff, auditors, and internal teams to ensure the proper execution of reinsurance transactions. The Reinsurance Accountant will also play a key role in supporting financial reporting, ensuring data accuracy, and managing communications with stakeholders.

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 YourselfAs 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".