Accounting Specialist - AR

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Plano, TX, USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R26 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 an Accounting Specialist to support our growing accounts receivable team in
** Plano, TX!
** Under the general supervision of the Regional Team Leader, the AR Accounting Specialist is responsible for ensuring accuracy while processing incoming payments, posting to the appropriate general ledger account and preparing all cash for deposit.

** How You Will Contribute:*
* * Post all incoming checks, wires, and credit transactions for both accrual and cash-basis accounts.
* Process cash journal entries to various subsidiary liability, expense and revenue accounts.
* Reconcile cash accounts to ensure accurate balancing on a daily basis.
* Monitor status of unapplied cash and support documentation to ensure prompt cash application.
* Responsible for sending payment reminders and collection letters to brokers to avoid cancellation.  Analyze reports to evaluate payment status on cancelled policies and request reinstatement when applicable.
* Frequently coordinate and correspond with other internal departments.
* Correspond with Brokers, Carriers, and Finance Companies via phone, mail and email to respond to questions, investigate and resolve issues not limited to balance inquiries, payment status, refund requests, and reinstatement and follow up on outstanding items.
* Ensure all correspondence and requests are documented and attached to the appropriate file in the appropriate systems.
** Skills & Experience to Be Successful:*
* * Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an insurance or accounting related discipline
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
* Exceptional telephone demeanor
* Good organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
* 1 - 2 years experience in a similar position**.
*** Experience with insurance, accounting and/or agency management systems preferred.
** 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.
*** 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”.locations:
Plano, TX, USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Today Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions.

We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.”While

diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers.
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