Premium Accounting Specialist

Bridge Specialty Group•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Brown & Brown is seeking a Premium Accounting Specialist to support the Functional Leader in executing premium accounting transactions. The role manages and reconciles insurance premium transactions to support accurate financial reporting and smooth cash flow. It oversees the end-to-end accounts receivable and collections process, including timely premium payments, accurate cash application, and service to internal and external stakeholders. The specialist connects policy administration, billing, and finance teams, researches inquiries, and meets processing deadlines accurately and promptly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 years of related experience and/or training.
Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize a diverse portfolio of tasks while consistently meeting deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
Ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Insurance background.

Responsibilities

Reconcile, maintain, and analyze accounts payable, including suspense accounts and aging reports.
Communicate and follow up on outstanding account balances by phone, email, and letters.
Partner with outside collection agencies on unresolved balances.
Work with insureds, agents, and internal departments to resolve premium or billing issues.
Manage and update customer records.
Apply incoming payments accurately to customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Resolve payment exceptions, unapplied cash issues, and returned payments.
Issue and reconcile premium payments, broker commissions, state taxes, and credit refunds.
Handle payment reissues, voids, stop payments, positive pay, and escheatments.
Use Excel and financial systems to analyze data and support reconciliation and reporting.
Support month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations and maintenance.
Support departmental projects, including system updates, process improvements, and migrations.
Assist with internal and external audit requests.
Escalate identified issues, trends, or control concerns to leadership.
Follow company policies, audit requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Collaborate with Underwriting and Operations to support efficient workflows and maintain process documentation.
Provide backup support to team members.