Staff Accountant (Entry-Level Opportunity)

Arrowhead Programs; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Monthly commuter stipend

Education assistance benefits

Career development and learning机会

Collaborative team culture

Fortune 500 organization

Job summary

Brown & Brown is seeking a Staff Accountant to build foundational finance and accounting experience within a collaborative, data-driven team. The role focuses on accurate processing of financial transactions and supporting essential accounting and payment functions.

You will review payable reports, resolve discrepancies, and help with broker payments, journals, and documentation, all while contributing to internal controls and timely financial records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review payable reports and identify payments for processing.
• Research discrepancies (e.g., missing carrier statements).
• Prepare final payable reports and supporting documentation.
• Process customer return payments as needed.
• Prepare broker payable reports and monthly broker payments.
• Process payments via checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
• Assist with journal entry preparation and financial record maintenance.
• Maintain documentation in company systems.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve transaction inquiries.
• Support internal controls and compliance around payment processes.
• Build relationships across the organization through effective communication.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

MS Teams

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.

Are you a recent graduate with a degree in Accounting or Finance? Do you enjoy solving problems, learning new concepts, and working with data to ensure accuracy? We are looking for curious, detail-oriented individuals who are eager to grow their careers and develop valuable accounting and business skills in a collaborative environment. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an early-career professional looking to grow, this role offers a strong foundation for a successful career in accounting.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and includes a monthly commuter stipend to support your commute to the office.

What Makes You Successful

We’re looking for teammates who are:

• Naturally curious and eager to learn
• Strong communicators who enjoy collaborating with others
• Analytical thinkers who can identify and solve problems
• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excited to start building a long-term career in finance, accounting, or business operations

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred:

• Internship, co-op, campus leadership, or part-time work experience demonstrating professionalism and accountability
• Exposure to accounting, finance, banking, insurance, or business operations through coursework, projects, or work experience
• Interest in pursuing continued professional development and learning opportunities

How You Will Contribute

As a Staff Accountant, you will play an important role in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while supporting key accounting and payment functions.

In this role, you will:

• Review payable reports to identify payments ready for processing
• Research and resolve discrepancies, including missing carrier statements
• Prepare final payable reports and supporting documentation
• Process customer return payments as needed
• Prepare broker payable reports and monthly broker payments
• Process additional payment requests through checks, ACH, and wire transactions
• Assist with journal entry preparation and financial record maintenance
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in company systems
• Partner with various teams to investigate and resolve transaction-related inquiries
• Support internal controls and compliance requirements surrounding payment processes
• Build strong working relationships across the organization through effective communication and collaboration

Why Brown & Brown?

• Hybrid work environment
• Monthly commuter stipend
• Education assistance benefits
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to build foundational finance and accounting experience with a growing Fortune 500 organization

Pay Range

24 - 28 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.

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”.