Payables Staff Accountant

Description and Requirements

Minimum of two years of high volume payables experience or P&C Commercial Lines Account Management required.

Associates Degree required; BA/BS a plus.

Strong work ethic with a defined sense of urgency.

Organized self-starter that works well in a team environment.

Strong attention to detail and retention of pertinent information.

MS Office and Excel proficiency required.

Superior knowledge of general accounting.

Responsibilities

• Review premium amounts payable to carriers and process payment
• Process "Account Current" payments on a strict deadline
• Complete Cash Advance Reports
• Process Premium Financing Contracts
• Prepare quarterly and annual surplus lines tax filing
• Process returned premium checks
• Prepare month end reconciliations for carrier payable and research any discrepancies
• Review and reconcile account currents and carrier statements
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Complete month-end reports on a strict deadline
• Assist insurers in resolving outstanding balances and reconciliations

Experience/Specifications

Benefits

• Wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs
• Bargain paid time off policy
• Paid family leave benefit
• Paid holiday time

About USI

With approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs.

Why USI?

Unrivaled Resources and Support: What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is the USI ONE Advantage, a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.

Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition

• Summit Awards program
• Employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement
• Award-winning wellness program
• College scholarships for associates' children
• Financial help in times of need

Deep Community Engagement

• Sharing time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects
• Partnership with eco-conscious vendors
• Steps to reduce environmental footprint

Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

• Award-winning diversity and inclusion program
• Curated education and training resources
• Employee support programs
• Community outreach initiatives

Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer

• Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers eight consecutive years (2018-2025).
• Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance six years in a row (2020-2025).
• Named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the last two years (2024-2025).
• Certified as a Great Place To Work two years in a row (2024-2025).