Accounting Specialist - A/R
Why Jencap? We are one of the largest wholesale insurance intermediaries in the United States with expertise in wholesale brokerage, binding authority, and program management. The common thread woven throughout our success story is our collaborative and driven team of people. Our teams are empowered and work together to find solutions. We have a passion culture – with teamwork, collaboration and a focus on growing individuals and giving them the tools & development opportunities to have a successful career.
The Accounting Specialist will work in the Jencap office in Springfield, MO.
The Jencap Accounting team is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Accounting Specialist to support our commissions accounting function. This role requires knowledge of accounting principles and a high level of organization and attention to detail. The position duties would include the processing of our agency partner's commissions. Our organization is a fast paced, growth-oriented company that is in a constant state of evolution to better ourselves. We are seeking someone adaptable and eager to learn as well as self-motivated and can work independently while being a part of a bigger team.
Responsibilities:
- Managing accounts receivable to include:
- Posting cash transactions – cash entry, reconciliation, balancing, and posting
- Customer service for our agents/customers
- Communications for customer service are by phone and email.
- Entering and posting invoices.
- Balancing and processing payables to issue commission checks to our retail agents.
- Learning several different software programs, specific to the insurance industry.
- Research our software programs to locate information internally or for other offices.
- Log incoming payments into Excel.
- Assisting with any other duties as needed to support the accounts receivable team
Required Skills:
- Sufficient knowledge of accounting principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Excellent organization and documentation skills
- Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
- Initiative to take adequate steps to succeed
- Ability to prioritize and organize work
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to independently adhere to company policies and procedures with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel® is a plus
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years previous accounting experience OR accounting degree – preferred but not required.
- Must have demonstrated experience with AP, AR and reconciliations.
- Must be able to work a hybrid schedule with the team in our Springfield office.
Want the opportunity to build something new? Expand your knowledge and stretch your experience through new and emerging risks? Have your voice heard, your skills properly applied, and to add tangible value to an organization? You’re in the right place.
Jencap is dynamic, bold, tenacious, and trusted in the industry. Here, you are not just one of the many, you are one of us. We truly are better together.
Jencap is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or familial status, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard, as we believe that that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients.
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