Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Birmingham, Alabama in a contract capacity. This position supports day-to-day payable operations for assigned insurance markets and agencies, with a strong focus on accuracy, account reconciliation, and timely payment activity. The role also serves as a key point of contact for resolving billing and accounting issues while helping maintain consistent financial procedures across the organization.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee accounts payable activities for designated carrier and agency relationships, ensuring work is completed in line with established financial procedures.
• Investigate and resolve payment and accounting discrepancies between insurance carriers and agency records, serving as a primary contact for issue resolution.
• Reconcile account balances regularly to support internal controls, accuracy in reporting, and timely disbursement processing.
• Submit carrier invoices and vendor payment requests for processing with close attention to completeness and coding accuracy.
• Manage recurring payable transactions for assigned agencies and help maintain consistent payment workflows.
• Support month-end closing activities for both Sagitta and non-Sagitta agency environments, including account review and related payable tasks.
• Provide guidance and training to agency staff on proper accounts payable practices and documentation standards.
• Act as cross-functional backup for other regional accounting team members as needed to maintain business continuity.
• Associate’s degree or comparable combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.• At least 3 years of experience in an accounting or accounts payable position.
• Prior experience working in the insurance industry.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes, account coding, accrual concepts, and reconciliation procedures.
• Working knowledge of accounting platforms and business systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with tools such as ERP systems, Concur, ADP Financial Services, or similar accounting software is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with agencies, carriers, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage detail-heavy work accurately, prioritize deadlines, and support auditing or payment control requirements.
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