Accounting Specialist (82977)

About the role

Ready to put your accounting and problem-solving skills to work in a role that directly impacts agency success? TRICOR is growing and looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting, bookkeeping, or insurance professional who enjoys working with financial data, reconciling complex transactions, and ensuring records are accurate and complete. In this role, you'll support critical accounting functions including direct bill commission reconciliations, carrier download activity, bank reconciliations, deposits, and month-end close processes. You'll work closely with internal teams, agency systems, and insurance carrier information to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and help ensure the integrity of our financial records. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy digging into details, and take pride in producing accurate results, we'd love to hear from you. Behind every accurate financial record is an Accounting Specialist helping ensure commission activity, cash transactions, and reconciliations are completed with precision and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile direct bill commission statements and payments, including activity received through carrier download and other carrier reporting methods
• Research and resolve discrepancies including missing transactions, unmatched items, and differences between carrier statements and agency records
• Review, reconcile, and troubleshoot carrier download activity to ensure commission information is accurately reflected in agency systems
• Perform assigned bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
• Prepare and record deposits for client payments, commissions, and other receipts
• Maintain accurate documentation and records within Ascend, Applied Epic, and other applicable systems
• Support month-end close activities by completing assigned reconciliations and communicating outstanding issues promptly
• Collaborate with internal teams and carrier contacts to obtain information and resolve discrepancies
• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes, documentation, data quality, and workflow efficiency

Skills

• Attention to Detail: You have a strong commitment to accuracy and can confidently work through complex financial information and reconciliations.
• Analytical Thinking: You enjoy researching discrepancies, identifying root causes, and resolving issues efficiently.
• Organization & Time Management: You can manage recurring deadlines, prioritize responsibilities, and stay organized during month-end close periods.
• Problem Solving: You are resourceful, persistent, and able to follow issues through to resolution.
• Communication: You communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and can clearly document findings and processes.
• Adaptability: You are comfortable learning new systems, understanding insurance-specific processes, and working in a continually evolving environment.