Staff Accountant I

Brown & Brown, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Partner discounts

Job summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing team in the reinsurance division. The role emphasizes accurate accounting and administration of reinsurance agreements while collaborating with reinsurer staff, clients, auditors, and internal teams.

The Reinsurance Accountant will support financial reporting, ensure data accuracy, and manage stakeholder communications. A Bachelor’s in accounting with 5+ years in the field is required, along with proficiency in Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience using accounting software.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Record daily deposits and reconcile entries for reinsurance activity.
• Maintain spreadsheets tracking deposits, claims fund tracking, and financial reporting.
• Identify and resolve reconciliation issues related to reinsurance activities.
• Manage communications with clients, reinsurers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support audits by preparing financial documentation and responding to audit queries.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives for reinsurance accounting operations.
• Back up to the Accounting (senior) for payables and month-end processing when needed.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Excel

Accounting software

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

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.

• Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits : ESPP; Tuition Reimbursement
• Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

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”.