Accounting Specialist

About This Role

The Accounting Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the accounting functions of RC Fischer & Company, working closely with the Accounting Manager. This hands-on position involves daily accounting tasks, reconciliations, and managing transactions related to carriers and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily banking activity and process deposits
• Reconcile trust account receipts and disbursements
• Review broker and carrier invoices against amounts recorded in Applied Epic
• Reconcile carrier and broker statements and identify discrepancies
• Process broker and carrier payments
• Review premium finance agreements for accuracy and payment status
• Process return premiums to insureds and finance companies
• Reconcile direct bill commissions and carrier deposits
• Verify commission rates, transaction status, and producer compensation
• Research and correct premium, commission, credit, debit, and transaction discrepancies
• Process monthly broker commissions and semiannual personal lines commissions
• Review month end bank activity against general ledger activity
• Reconcile company credit card activity and obtain missing documentation
• Process annual 1099s
• Set up and deactivate employees and users in Applied Epic and CSR24
• Maintain employee lookup codes, servicing roles, security settings, and user permissions
• Reassign accounts, policies, and open activities
• Add and maintain brokers and insurance companies
• Maintain recurring reports
• Troubleshoot Epic and CSR24 issues
• Prepare ESOP related reports
• Assist with Errors and Omissions reporting
• Prepare annual producer profitability reports
• Run custom management reports
• Assist with accounting, operations, and data related special projects

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of accounting experience required
• Insurance agency accounting experience is a significant plus
• Experience with Applied Epic is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of account reconciliation and financial controls
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and formulas
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, including editing, combining, and organizing documents
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage recurring responsibilities and deadlines independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills