Accounting Tech - Columbia, MO

Winter Dent Company • Columbia, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Winter-Dent, our mission is to help individuals and businesses protect what matters most-whether it's their home, their livelihood, or their financial future. As an employee-owned agency, every team member has a stake in our shared success. We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Tech to support our accounting team while helping ensure the agency runs efficiently behind the scenes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Able to prioritize work effectively and consistently meet deadlines
• Work independently, take initiative, and seek support when needed
• Analytical, resourceful, and enjoy solving problems
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, coworkers, and business partners
• Strong and unwavering commitment to confidentiality
• Maintain a client-first mentality and support fellow Employee Owners with a positive attitude
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development
• Always willing to help someone in need and believe the success of the team is more important than the success of the individual
• Embody shared core values: Proactive, Continuous Learning, Transparency, We Do What We Say, Lead by Example, Vested, Other People Matter, Pay It Forward

Nice To Haves

• 0–1+ years of experience in billing, accounting support, administrative work, data entry, or a related field preferred but not required
• Experience working with accounting, operational, or agency management systems preferred but not required
• Insurance industry knowledge or familiarity with commission-based financial structures preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounting Department with direct bill processing and related administrative activities.
• Review direct bill deposits, create activities, and attach statements within agency systems.
• Ensure policy transactions are processed accurately, including transaction codes, profit centers, and commission allocations.
• Review downloaded commissions and associate them with the correct policies.
• Assist with identifying and resolving items in suspense.
• Provide support with vendor payables, expense reports, journal entries, and other accounting-related projects as needed.
• Other accounting and administrative related duties as time permits.
• Serve as a member of the agency's front desk coverage team.
• Answer incoming phone calls and direct them to the appropriate team members.
• Provide coverage during lunches, PTO absences, meetings, and other scheduling needs.
• Assist with mail runs and general office support responsibilities.

Benefits

• A positive, welcoming, and enjoyable workplace culture.
• A shared vision to be a trusted leader in risk management and insurance solutions, providing security and peace of mind for individuals and organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED