What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable position at jencapinc?
Why Jencap? We are one of the largest wholesale insurance intermediaries in the United States with expertise in wholesale brokerage, binding authority, and program management. The common thread woven throughout our success story is our collaborative and driven team of people. Our teams are empowered and work together to find solutions. We have a passion culture – with teamwork, collaboration and a focus on growing individuals and giving them the tools & development opportunities to have a successful career.
The ideal candidate for this position would possess a working knowledge of accounting principles and a high level of organization and attention to detail. The duties would include but are not limited to; reconciling payments to open payables aging details, entering, and processing carrier related payments to insurance policies, and posting incoming commission payments from insurance carriers. Our organization is a fast-paced company that is in a constant state of evolution to better ourselves. We are seeking someone adaptable and eager to learn as well as self-motivated and can work independently while being a part of a bigger team.
Accounts Specialist – AP role will work full time in our Springfield, MO office.
Responsibilities:
- Insurance Industry, fiduciary accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Handling accounts payable, including reconciling payments to A/P detail for insurance policy transactions
- Researching and resolving billing discrepancies
- Learning several different software programs, specific to the insurance industry
- Assisting with any other duties as needed to support the accounting team
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years previous accounting experience (accounts payable experience preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and problem solving
- Excellent organization and documentation skills
- Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and organize work
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel® is a plus
Want the opportunity to build something new? Expand your knowledge and stretch your experience through new and emerging risks? Have your voice heard, your skills properly applied, and to add tangible value to an organization? You’re in the right place.
Jencap is dynamic, bold, tenacious, and trusted in the industry. Here, you are not just one of the many, you are one of us. We truly are better together.
Jencap is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or familial status, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard, as we believe that that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients.
