Senior Accounts Payable Associate

Senior Accounts Payable Associate

Location – Deerfield, IL | Hybrid
Department – Corporate Services

At Alera Group, our corporate teams play a critical role in supporting the success of colleagues and clients across the country. From Human Resources and Finance to Technology, Legal, Marketing, and Operations, these professionals ensure our organization runs efficiently while enabling our teams to deliver exceptional service.

Founded in 2017, Alera Group has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With offices nationwide, our collaborative approach allows us to deliver national strength with local service. We are always looking to connect with talented professionals who want to contribute to a collaborative, high-growth environment and help drive strategic initiatives across a national organization.

• Make an impact across the organization – Support colleagues and leaders who serve clients nationwide.
• Be part of a collaborative culture – Work with talented professionals across regions and business lines.
• Grow your career – Access development opportunities and resources that support long-term career growth.

• Analyze and reconcile Accounts Payable aging to ensure accuracy and timely resolution.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Maintain vendor records and support 1099 processing.
• Support timely payment processing in alignment with established schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Provide back-up support for daily dashboard and aging reports.
• Document accounts payable policies and procedures; assist the Accounts Payable Manager with process improvements.
• Participate in accounts payable team projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Support the escheatment process to ensure compliance with all regulations.

• 5+ years of high-volume Accounts Payable experience, including Workday invoice expertise.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, financial chart of accounts, W9 familiarity and 1099 reporting.
• Skilled in problem-solving, issue escalation, and handling confidential information.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word); experience with Workday, Concur and Net Suite preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable, growth-oriented, and eager to learn new skills.

Salary range – $70,000 – $75,000 per year. Eligible for performance-based bonus – Yes.

Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

This role is Hybrid
. Central Time Zone – Deerfield, IL office monthly.

At Alera Group, growth isn’t left to chance. Through Alera Group Academy, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.

• Role-specific learning paths.
• Leadership development programs.
• Technical and compliance training.
• Industry certifications and continuing education support.
• Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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Hybrid – 2 or fewer days in office.