Accounting Assistant

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Bridge Specialty Group is seeking two Accounting Associates to join our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams in St. Petersburg, FL!

How You Will Contribute:

• Responsible for posting daily cash deposits received in a variety of ways (EPAY/ACH/Lockbox/Physical Checks etc..).
• Responsible for research and proper posting of misapplied/unapplied funds.
• Research and resolve credits on account either through proper application or refund processing.
• Responsible for first outreach regarding past due/bad debt collections.
• Assists with DNOC/Cancellation processing and follow-ups.
• Applying and contacting agents and/or underwriting with discrepancies.
• Assists with corrections and day-to-day accounting issues with underwriting teams.
• Answer questions from agents regarding balances & work with them on getting issues resolved.
• Assists with premium corrections and day-to-day accounting issues with underwriting teams.
• Assists with reconciling and clearing Surplus Lines Tax payments for various states.
• Corresponds with carriers regarding balances & works with Carriers and/or underwriting teams to resolve issues and reconcile discrepancies.
• Corresponds with carriers to ensure return premium funds are collected timely and recorded appropriately.
• Cross-trained accounting functions to help fill-in covering vacations, illness, or any other absence.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

• Minimum education or prior job experience- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED);
  or one – three months related experience and/or training;
  or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Exceptional telephone demeanor.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

About Us:

Bridge Specialty Group creates a seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp, property and personal lines.

With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premium book.

Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group – aligning risk with greater reach.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

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 LoanAssistance;
  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.

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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”.