Staff Accountant
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Staff Accountant - Insurance Agency
Our client, a growing insurance organization, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with 3-5 years of experience who enjoys a hands‑on role and wants to build on their experience within the insurance industry. The Staff Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, with responsibility across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, general ledger activity, agency bill accounting, and insurance commission processing.
The ideal candidate has Applied Epic and insurance experience.
Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice processing and vendor payments
Oversee accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, and customer account reconciliations
Process and accurately record client payments and insurance carrier commission payments
Reconcile daily bank activity and investigate discrepancies
Prepare, review, and post journal entries
Perform monthly and year-end general ledger reconciliations
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
Process and reconcile agency bill transactions
Reconcile direct bill commission statements and research discrepancies
Partner with insurance carriers and internal teams to resolve billing, commission, and accounting issues
Utilize Applied Epic, Ascend, or other agency management/accounting systems as applicable
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies while identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
Assist with audits, financial reporting, and special accounting projects
3-5 years of bookkeeping and/or accounting experience
Insurance agency accounting experience strongly preferred
Experience with AP, AR, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations
Knowledge of agency bill accounting, direct bill commissions, and/or insurance accounting highly desirable
Experience with Applied Epic, Ascend, or a similar agency management system preferred
Strong understanding of GAAP
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
$60,000
401(k) with company match
Health insurance
Flexible schedule
Location: Birmingham, AL
Salary: $60,000
Schedule: Full-time, In Office
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