Staff Accountant

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking Staff Accountant to join our growing team in Minneapolis, MN! This Staff Accountant position is responsible for supporting and assisting the General Ledger Finance Team in leading and delivering financial accounting results for Brown & Brown's Retail Accounting Center of Excellence. The role will focus on executing various aspects of financial accounting, including monthly close, preparing journal entries, account analysis, reporting, and account reconciliation activities, in accordance with established policy, procedures and objectives. How You Will Contribute: Perform full-cycle month-end close functions in accounting software systems. Run monthly close reporting. Complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly journal entries. Reconcile balance sheet and other accounts monthly and as needed. Reconcile bank accounts and create financial reports based on data analytics. Support and manage interactions with internal and external auditors. Ensure all transaction support documentation is processed and filed accurately and in a timely manner. Prepare and submit required documents in accordance with established internal controls. Build courteous and effective relationships with office staff to maintain efficient business practices. Promote teamwork, knowledge sharing, support, and a positive attitude within the department and office. Participate in training opportunities to remain current on industry information, new product development, legislation, coverage, technology, and professional development, including continuing education. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills & Experience to Be Successful: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of financial accounting. Proficiency in data entry and data management. Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office environment, including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel. One to three years of full-cycle general ledger accounting experience. (preferred) Insurance brokerage experience. (preferred) We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including: 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. Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page. The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”. #J-18808-Ljbffr