Billing Associate

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture,
you belong here.

The Billing Associate will be responsible for invoicing agency bill premiums as required by the Commercial Insurance Division.

• Invoice all premiums as directed by the Commercial Insurance division.
• Confirm correct coding in the Nexsure system to avoid production errors.
• Discuss potential problems with the Billing Supervisor or Accounting Manager.
• Forward appropriate documents to Accounting Department.
• Forward appropriate documents to Surplus Lines Department.
• Act as the liaison between Lockton associates and contract markets to research and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with other work-related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Protect the confidentiality of all information.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in business or related field, Accounting preferred; and/or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.
• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize heavy workload to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Demonstrate professional, tactful problem solving, analytical, and negotiation skills with personal presence to interface with decision makers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of when to proceed alone and when to seek assistance.
• Ability to use office equipment such as computer terminal and keyboard, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Ability to speak into and adequately hear voices from telephone equipment to conduct frequent two-way conversations in the performance of this position’s duties.
• Firm, fluent grasp of the English language with excellent verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal skills to interact with individuals at all levels of life experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel required, Word experience a plus.

Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone anequal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.

At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.

Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 155 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.

At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.

At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.

We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.

Any Employment Agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Lockton Companies, Inc. Lockton Companies will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting Employment Agency, person or entity. Employment Agencies, who have fee Agreements with Lockton Companies must submit applicants to the designated Lockton Companies Employment Coordinator to be eligible for placement fees.