Accounting Specialist

The Jonus Group•Ann Arbor, MI

11d

About The Position

An established and growing insurance organization is seeking an experienced Insurance Accounting Specialist to support core payable and commission accounting functions across one or more agency entities. This senior individual contributor role is responsible for vendor payables, producer commissions, and agency bill transactions while ensuring compliance with internal controls, carrier requirements, and audit standards. The position requires strong insurance agency accounting experience and hands-on proficiency with Applied Epic, with the ability to independently manage complex workflows across multiple entities.

Requirements

5+ years of accounting or accounts payable experience within an insurance agency or brokerage required
Multi-entity or multi-office agency experience strongly preferred
Hands-on Applied Epic experience required
Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent insurance agency accounting experience may substitute
Experience with AP automation platforms such as Ramp preferred
Strong understanding of insurance commission structures and agency bill workflows
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and resolve issues with minimal oversight
Advanced Excel and accounting system proficiency
Strong documentation and process management skills

Responsibilities

Process and manage vendor invoices across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely payment
Reconcile vendor statements and independently resolve discrepancies
Maintain vendor records, payment schedules, and supporting documentation
Assist with month-end close activities, including payable accruals
Prepare, calculate, and process producer and agency commission statements
Ensure commission calculations align with producer agreements and applicable arrangements
Investigate and resolve commission discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams
Maintain accurate and auditable commission documentation
Oversee outsourced agency bill service provider related to carrier and premium transactions
Apply and reconcile agency bill activity within Applied Epic
Support agency bill account reconciliations and variance resolution
Utilize Applied Epic for agency bill and commission workflows
Process payables using automation tools such as Ramp (or similar systems)
Generate payable, commission, and agency bill reports as needed
Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records
Document procedures and ensure consistent execution across entities