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Agency Accounting Associate

Acrisure LLC

Agency Accounting Associate

Grand Rapids, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    WHY CHOOSE ACRISURE?

    In record time, Acrisure has become the fastest growing insurance broker globally. A top 20 player a few years ago, we are now in the top 10 of insurance broker globally, with ambitious plans to continue growing at pace. Beyond our growth, our dedication to client service, as fueled by our business model and culture, means that Acrisure’s opportunity is to be the most relevant and successful, privately held insurance broker in the industry.

    Our model is unique. Through a network of agency partners that provide local service with global reach, we work in service of two core objectives: create value, and be a good partner.

    Our culture is strong. We are a collaborative company of entrepreneurial, innovative, and talented people who believe in our future. We out think and out work the competition. We look outside our walls and are energized by our fast-paced trajectory.

    Our vision for the future is clear. We have limitless potential to achieve unprecedented success in the insurance industry. To achieve our opportunity, a best-in-class Accounting team must support us.

    This is an exciting opportunity to join this growing team and immediately make an impact to the overall success of the company. If you are interested in collaborating with good people who celebrate entrepreneurialism and work with commonality of purpose, Acrisure is the place for you.

    The Accounting Associate is our entry level accounting role responsible for recording, monitoring, and reconciling operational transactions on behalf of agency partners. These transactions may include cash receipts, receivables, transfer of funds, direct bill commissions, and payables to insurance carriers, brokers & producers. This is the first role in a progressively increasing number of levels available to grow into - two levels of Associate (I & II), two levels of Senior Associate (I & II), Senior Accountant, Supervisor, Manager, Assistant Controller and Controller roles.

    If you have a passion for working with numbers, providing outstanding customer service, and continually improving processes and workflows with an awesome career path/growth potential, our rapidly growing company is for you! No formal accounting experience required but a passion for learning & growing, improving processes and learning the operational side of an insurance brokerage -- no worries, we will teach you all you need to know!

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Adaptable to learn team processes independently and agility to change responsibilities as needed.

    • Review processes to determine the tasks needed & timeframe to complete.

    • Handle larger volume & complex processes or tasks for team & Agency Partners.

    • Work can be in various areas within a regional team including cash application, receivables, direct bill, carrier/broker/producer payables, depending on assignment.

    • Ensure delivery of Service Level Agreements with Agency Partners - Work with Supervisors/Managers/Controllers to provide input to the development of associated metrics to ensure high performance delivery of expected commitments.

    • Embrace a culture of continuous improvement developing strategies to maximize efficiencies and unlock capacity.

    • Work on root cause analysis and issue resolution with the team, escalating timely to Supervisor, Manager, Controller as needed.

    • Perform assigned month end processes & closing procedure with team & Controller.

    • Collaborate with associates on other region pods who are performing similar functions to ensure consistency, sharing issue resolutions and best practices.

    • Overall provide prompt, accurate, courteous, “best in class” service to agency partners, insurance companies, leadership team and all staff.

    This description is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be modified from time to time at the discretion of management.

    COMPETENCIES:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education and/or Experience:

    • Minimum of 2 years of work or college experience, required.

    Technology Skills:

    • PC skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer are required.
    • Efficient operation of 10-key pad.
    • Knowledge of various agency management systems extremely helpful.

    Other Qualifications:

    • Able to work independently and enjoy a high degree of interaction with team members
    • Ability to contribute to a collaborative environment by consistently demonstrating teamwork, high motivation, positive behavior and effort to achieve goals and objectives
    • Self-motivated and driven
    • Maintain a sense of urgency and ability to work with and meet deadlines
    • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, including the ability actively listen, and problem solve with minimal assistance
    • Demonstrates excellent time management and prioritization skills using discretion surrounding sensitive or confidential information
    • Attention to detail and commitment to a high level of accuracy
    • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude

    To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisure’s property, and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting Acrisure’s Human Resources Talent Department.

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