Job Description
Summary
World Insurance Associates is a unique insurance organization offering top products and services from major providers, combined with attentive service from local agents.
Founded in 2011, World is one of fastest-growing insurance brokers in the U.S. with over 2,200 employees in over 210 offices across North America. We specialize in personal and commercial insurance lines, surety and bonding, employee benefits, financial and retirement services, and human capital management solutions.
Role and Responsibilities The
Carrier Payable Analyst is responsible for submitting timely and accurate payments to insurance carriers. Working closely with account teams and service leaders, this position will also be responsible for assisting in the review and resolution of billing discrepancies, unpaid items, and reconciliation problems. The Carrier Payable Analyst must communicate effectively with carriers and internal contacts to align with company guidelines and contract requirements, maintain payment documentation and exception reporting, and collaborate with other members of the Carrier Payables team and the Agency Bill Manager on World's accounting processes and procedures. This is a fully remote role with periodic travel as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Verifies invoicing against carrier documents and initiates resolution of any differences.
- Prepares, reconciles and initiates timely payment of selected company payables.
- Ensures timely collection and recording of return premium from the carriers.
- Builds relationships with carrier representatives and internal stakeholders
- Maintains payment documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
- Assists in providing documentation for carrier audits and acts as a resource during audits.
- Research and responds to all carrier questions upon request.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Insurance industry experience preferred
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent education/experience.
- Proficiency in Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize high volume and time sensitive transactions.
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- High degree of professional communication and tactful negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of Applied Epic a plus
Equal Employment Opportunity At World Insurance Associates (WIA), we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. In addition, WIA makes reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business .
TO EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRMS AND STAFFING AGENCIES: World does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered World’s property, and World will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting World’s Human Resources Talent Department.
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Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Local area, Remote job,