Job Description
Brown & Brown is a company built on meritocracy that rewards self-starters committed to customer satisfaction. The Accounting Assistant role involves managing day-to-day accounting transactions, including bank deposits and accounts receivable. The position requires assisting in various accounting processes and maintaining financial information confidentiality. Responsibilities Assisting in preparation, examining, and analyzing accounting records Assisting in managing the end-to-end Bank Deposit process Manage receipts applications in appropriate broker account. And keep the broker account UpToDate Manage Broker Account Reconciliations Manage broker communications and address the queries raised in accounts receivable mail node Initiate Broker Refund Request Assist in managing the AR Aging Transactions Support in managing the positive pay process Front end the brokers’ queries, and coordinate with policy processing team to get the issue resolved Support in month end tasks and manage broker statement printing and dispatch process Coordinate work with Accounts Payables team to manage the Payments to Brokers Provide necessary support to manage collections and keeping AR aging in control Assist in managing the record retention process for future audits Assist and support the enhancements and changes in accounts receivable department Secure financial information with proper documentation Maintain and keep financial information confidential Other office and administrative tasks to support the accounting functions Other duties as assigned Skills One year of related work experience Proficient in analytical skills and must be computer literate, having good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel and Word Good verbal and written communication skills Good analytical and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Ability to work independently as well as being a team player Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills Strong work ethic and professional manner, especially when dealing with confidential information Strong writing/language skills Well organized and detail oriented A quick learner and self-starter Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Time management skills & ability to consistently meet deadlines Ability to work a schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST; Monday through Friday, unless otherwise agreed upon Accounting Qualification/Certificates as an example: Bachelor's in commerce or Diploma in Accounting and Finance or equivalent Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions & procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports & correspondence Ability to speak effectively with colleagues & customers Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions & decimals Ability to compute rate, ratio & percent Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations Company Overview Brown & Brown delivers risk management solutions to help protect and preserve what our customers value most. It was founded in 1939, and is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is