Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Brown & Brown

The Tone:
This is an entry-level Staff Accountant role with a hybrid work schedule at Brown & Brown. Brown & Brown is a growing Fortune 500 organization built on meritocracy, committed to serving its customers. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions and supporting essential accounting and payment operations within the company. It provides a strong foundation for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to build a long-term career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid
• Pay: $24–$28 hourly
• Mission: Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while supporting key accounting and payment functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams

What You’ll Actually Do
• Review: Examine payable reports to identify payments ready for processing.
• Resolve: Research and resolve discrepancies, including missing carrier statements.
• Process: Prepare final payable reports, process customer return payments, and manage monthly broker payments.
• Assist: Aid in the preparation of journal entries and the maintenance of financial records.
• Support: Help uphold internal controls and compliance requirements related to payment processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, suitable for recent graduates or early-career professionals.
• Experience: Basic understanding of accounting and financial concepts; Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Skills: Strong analytical thinking to identify and solve problems; Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities; Effective communication skills for collaboration and inquiry resolution.
• Bonus: Internship, co-op, campus leadership, or part-time work experience demonstrating professionalism and accountability; Exposure to accounting, finance, banking, insurance, or business operations through coursework, projects, or work experience.