We’re partnered with a brokerage firm that is seeking a Direct Bill Specialist for their accounting department. The individual will be responsible for reconciling commissions received by markets and make payments to producers on a monthly basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Reconcile incoming direct bill commission payments
• Prepare monthly commission payments to producers
• Prepare monthly commission statements to producers
• Analyze and reconcile aged direct bill accounts
• Instruct production staff on invoicing inquires
• Handle emails and calls regarding direct bill commissions
• Attend monthly update meeting on all aged open items
• Maintain producer files in ImageRight
• Any other assigned accounting responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year required, (3 or more years a plus). Associates preferred, and related Bachelors degree a plus.

HARDWARE and SOFTWARE SKILLS

Experience with Excel and MS Suite required.  Must have basic knowledge of accounting software packages. Experience with AIM/AFD desired.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop; and kneel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is provided a workplace free of exposure to hazardous substances, and therefore our facility has been established as a smoke-free workplace.