[Remote] Regional Accounts Receivable Accountant (Remote)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Patriot Growth Insurance Services is a national insurance services firm focused on growth and operational excellence. They are seeking a detail-oriented Regional Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage carrier payment activities, ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation while maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
Responsibilities
- Accurately record and process incoming cash receipts from insurance carriers
- Apply carrier payments to the appropriate policies, invoices, and accounts within the agency management system
- Ensure all cash receipts are properly classified, documented, and maintained for audit and reporting purposes
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to carrier payment applications and account balances
- Reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly cash receipts against bank statements, carrier remittance reports, and internal financial records
- Identify and resolve variances between agency records and carrier payments in a timely and accurate manner
- Generate cash receipt, reconciliation, and cash flow reports to support financial reporting and operational decision-making
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities by ensuring all cash transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled
- Partner with insurance carriers to obtain remittance details and ensure proper payment allocation
- Prepare and distribute reports related to outstanding payments, unapplied cash, and reconciliation activity
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
- Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and responding to inquiries related to carrier payment activity
- Monitor compliance with internal controls, accounting procedures, and industry regulations
- Identify opportunities to improve cash application, reconciliation, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors
- Collaborate with agency accounting teams and internal stakeholders to resolve payment issues and support operational objectives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with high volumes of financial data while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive financial information with professionalism and integrity
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- 1-3 years of accounting, accounts receivable, cash application, or related financial experience preferred
- Experience working within a Property & Casualty insurance brokerage environment preferred
- Experience with agency management systems such as Applied Epic or HawkSoft preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs
- Company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
- Company paid Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid holidays
- Personalized PTO
- 401(k) with employer match
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