Accounts Payable Team Leader
Brown & Brown Insurance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • United States
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Salary
💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Oversee departmental results and coordinate overall team productivity.
- Delegate and manage workflows involving commissions, taxes, return premiums, overpayments, and other key accounting tasks.
- Ensure timely payments to insurance companies and maintain low payables over 90 days.
- Issue direct bill commission payments to agents after AR confirmation.
- Manage uncashed checks and state surplus lines tax filing processes.
- Oversee accurate and timely vendor/supplier payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Review and approve teammate expense reports promptly while ensuring compliance with company policy.
- Maintain accurate and current contact listings for carriers, insurance vendors, and agency/ direct bill partners.
- Continuously optimize payable processes and maintain updated SOPs.
- Support audits by gathering required documents and coordinating responses as needed.
- Lead, train, and develop the ICP team, including scheduling, performance reviews, and coverage for absences.
- Handle escalations, manage complex cases, and communicate effectively with internal teams, brokers, and providers while supporting month‑end close activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university with an accounting or finance concentration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 or more years experience in a similar position or industry
- Experience with leading a team of at least 2 teammates. (preferred)
- Proficient with MS Office Suite.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Benefits
- Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinanceworkflow managementcompliancevendor managementexpense reportingaudit supportpayable processesteam leadershipperformance reviews
Soft Skills
communicationdelegationorganizational skillsconfidentialityproblem-solvingtrainingteam developmentrelationship managementtime managementescalation management