Accounting Clerk

Brown & Brown Insurance•St. Petersburg, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Hull and Company is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their team in Tampa or St. Petersburg, FL. This role supports daily insurance accounting operations by processing payments and deposits, managing inquiries and documentation, coordinating commissions and statements, assisting with tax and compliance tasks, and providing cross-trained support to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial administration. Built on meritocracy, the company culture rewards self-starters and those committed to doing what is best for customers. Founded in 1939, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and its team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages, maintaining a foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. The company values teamwork, trust, and courage, and seeks individuals who embrace their culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right.

Requirements

Exceptional telephone and professional communication skills
Ability to interact confidently and courteously with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Highly detailed-oriented with demonstrated accuracy in high-volume, transaction-based environments
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and work efficiently to meet daily deadlines
Demonstrates confidence and sound judgment when handling routine and time sensitive tasks
Proficient with MS Office
Minimum education or prior job experience: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one – three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Sort, distribute, and process incoming accounting mail
Research returned or non-deliverable mail and reissue as appropriate
Organize, log, and forward checks received in-office to the lockbox
Post daily GeoVera cash deposits
Monitor and manage accounting inquiry email inbox(es)
Research and respond to inquiries as appropriate
Respond to agent inquiries regarding account balances and commission payments
Assist with issue resolution and provide commission remittances as needed
Generate monthly statement files and maintain producer email listings, including updates to commission statement delivery addresses
Handle proof of mailing processing for Southeast NOC monthly tasks
Print and mail surplus lines tax account checks
Assist with 1099 preparation, including obtaining and updating W-9s from retail agents and coordinating updates with the producer maintenance team
Assist with call-back verifications for completed ACH authorization form changes
Assist with other GeoVera-related accounting and administrative functions, as needed
Cross-train in accounting functions to provide coverage during vacations, illness, or other absences