Accounts Payable Team Leader

Brown & Brown Insurance•Atlanta, GA

45d•$62,500 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general leadership of the Regional Assistant Controller, the Accounts Payable Team Leader is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable team. Bridge Specialty Group is seeking a Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our growing team in Atlanta, GA!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university with an accounting or finance concentration, or equivalent degree
5 or more years experience in a similar position or industry
Proficient with MS Office Suite.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience with leading a team of at least 2 teammates.

Responsibilities

Oversee departmental results and coordinate overall team productivity.
Delegate and manage workflows involving commissions, taxes, return premiums, overpayments, and other key accounting tasks.
Ensure timely payments to insurance companies and maintain low payables over 90 days.
Issue direct bill commission payments to agents after AR confirmation.
Manage uncashed checks and state surplus lines tax filing processes.
Oversee accurate and timely vendor/supplier payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Review and approve teammate expense reports promptly while ensuring compliance with company policy.
Maintain accurate and current contact listings for carriers, insurance vendors, and agency/ direct bill partners.
Continuously optimize payable processes and maintain updated SOPs.
Support audits by gathering required documents and coordinating responses as needed.
Lead, train, and develop the ICP team, including scheduling, performance reviews, and coverage for absences.
Handle escalations, manage complex cases, and communicate effectively with internal teams, brokers, and providers while supporting month‑end close activities.