Accounting Specialist (82977)

TRICOR Insurance•Any, WI

45d

About The Position

TRICOR is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join its Accounting team. This role is ideal for an accounting, bookkeeping, or insurance professional who enjoys working with financial data, reconciling complex transactions, and ensuring accurate and complete records. The specialist will support critical accounting functions including direct bill commission reconciliations, carrier download activity, bank reconciliations, deposits, and month-end close processes. This position involves close collaboration with internal teams, agency systems, and insurance carrier information to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring the integrity of financial records. The role requires a proactive approach to improving reconciliation processes and data quality in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Working knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, or reconciliation principles
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage confidential financial information appropriately
Experience with or the ability to learn agency management and accounting systems

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Two or more years of accounting, bookkeeping, reconciliation, insurance operations, or related experience
Insurance agency experience, including exposure to carrier commission statements or direct bill processes
Experience with Applied Epic, Ascend, or similar agency management and accounting systems
Experience with carrier download processes or automated reconciliation systems

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.