Commissions Control Accountant

Integrity is an omnichannel insurtech company innovating insurance with a singular purpose: making insurance simpler and more human, so everyone can plan for the good days ahead! With billions in funding from HGGC, Harvest Partner, SilverLake, we leverage techniques that include predictive modeling, custom dynamic dashboards, next- best-action and behavior triggers, as well as other cutting-edge methods like natural language processing (NLP) to inform decision-making and streamline processes. 

Integrity has experienced significant growth in the past three years, increasing earnings more than 800%. We are an employee owned company , and are also incredibly proud of our women in leadership, from our C-Suite executives to our managing partners and more (women also make up 63% of our workforce!) We recognize the importance of having equal representation throughout our organization — and that starts at the top!

Job Summary

This accountant will work on the implementation of the subledger process across business units.  They will work with corporate finance/ accounting to manage the subledger reporting and reconciliation. Validating entries and payments are properly recorded.  The accountant will also perform key reconciliations and perform troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead business unit onboarding to the payables controls team
• Develop business processes to validate the vendor information is correct, escalate vendor issues to the requesting team
• Train commission payables team to validate the payment amounts are correct to support information provided by the business team
• Work with analysts to resolve any incomplete payment files
• Follow up with business team on uncleared payments
• Create and distribute aging reporting for businesses with incomplete transactions
• Reconcile commission expense g/l account to the business team requests/ bill payments
• Track and reconcile abandoned and unclaimed property accounts
• Reconcile 1099 reportable amounts for commissions paid through payables control and BU team
• Other duties as assigned by leader

Position Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with the bank or NACHA to clear all approved payments within an expedited timeframe
• Advise business units on calculation or back up support that doesn't align with requests
• Advanced knowledge of reconciliation and ERP software
• Advanced experience implementing new accounting processes which may include new ERP system, processes and reporting
• Skilled in using of analytical techniques to identify issues that are delaying commission payables, determining the root cause and developing a mitigation plan
• Strong critical thinking skills to determine the best solution for unprocessed transactions, files or payments, working with business unit teams to identify data transmission or formatting issues
• Skilled in applying advanced excel user skills and to generate appropriate/ required outcomes
• Skilled in creating professional written and verbal communication to business units or payees including presentations and reports
• Support stakeholders to resolve payment questions or concerns 
• Ability to Problem-Solving to gather critical information while collaborating with business and shared services team to develop problem resolution
• Ability to demonstrate Time Management and Organization to juggle multiple clients, or research requests
• Ability to demonstrate Technical Expertise to identify and troubleshoot system or data related issues based on experience
• Ability to Lead Collaborative Discussions across multiple functional departments or businesses to achieve a common goal or outcome
• Ability to Organize and Track assigned files and track all follow up items to timely resolution.
• Ability to Coach and Mentor team members on competing commission files processing to meet payouts schedule
• Ability to use Analytical & Critical Thinking to support BU, payee or other team members to resolve more complex commission questions or concerns

Experience

• Intermediate payables and reconciliation experience required
• Intermediate experience in bookkeeping or accounting transactional processes including accounts payable, treasury processes or reconciliation experience required
• Advanced experience reconciling dozens of general ledger accounts within close cycle each month
• Intermediate customer or clients service experience and skills development

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or mathematics required.

Licensing and/or Certification

• CPA preferred

About Integrity

Integrity is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.

Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family-like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why? Because we put our people first! At Integrity, you can start a new career path at company you’ll love, and we’ll love you back. We’re proud of the work we do and the culture we’ve built, where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper-growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package, including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind. 

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are — in person, over the phone or online. Integrity’s employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information, visit Integrity.com .

Integrity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Integrity, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.