Staff Accountant - Carrier Payables - USI Holdings Corporation

Job Title Staff Accountant-Carrier Payables

Date Posted 8/8/2014

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Type Full-Time Regular

Position Id EB-1128644897

Job Description Who We Are

The mission of USI is to be the leading distributor of fully integrated risk management, health and welfare and financial services solutions to the middle market. We are focused on having a passionate client-centric culture, balanced with our responsibilities to our employees, carrier partners and shareholders. USI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.

History

USI was founded in 1994 when the first acquisition was made in California. The Company grew significantly over the next several years. In October 2002, the Company went public on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “USIH”. It then moved its corporate headquarters from San Francisco, CA to Westchester County, NY and continued to grow significantly. Today, we are a privately held company with $800 million in revenue across almost 100 offices in 26+ states. USI remains dedicated to upholding its founding principles of providing value-added service and the most attractive cost and coverage combination for a wide range of insurance solutions.
Additional information about USI may be found at www.usi.biz.

USI is Equally Committed to Its Employees

We offer our employees an exciting and dynamic environment in which to work with growth potential. We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Furthermore, when our employees join USI, they join a family of co-workers who support each other through USI-only programs, such as USI Cares, USI Educates, USI Peak, USI Summit and more.

Position Summary:

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Carrier Payments:

• Review premium amounts payable to carriers and process payment
• Process “Account Current” payments on a strict deadline
• Complete Cash Advance Reports
• Process Premium Financing Contracts
• Prepare quarterly and annual surplus lines tax filing
• Process returned premium checks

Reconciliations:

• Prepare month end reconciliations for carrier payable and research any discrepancies
• Review and reconcile account currents and carrier statements
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Complete month-end reports on a strict deadline
• Assist insurers in resolving outstanding balances and reconciliations

Experience/Specifications:

• Minimum of two years of high volume payables experience or P&C Commercial Lines Account Management required
• Associates Degree required; BA/BS a plus
• Strong work ethic with a defined sense of urgency
• Organized self starter that works well in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and retention of pertinent information
• MS Office and Excel proficiency required
• Superior knowledge of general accounting

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US
Prefer local candidates