What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Carrier Payables Supervisor position at AssuredPartners?
Overview
AssuredPartners West Region is excited to add a Regional Carrier Payable Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operations with the carrier processing teams and relationships! This is a great opportunity to provide mentorship to our Carrier Payables Specialists while overseeing and managing large, complex transactions.
Work schedules and location flexibility will be determined based on existing work schedule and needs of the position. The work hours are Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM within the West Time Zones. This role must be willing to flex between Mountain Standard and Pacific Time Zones based on the needs of the business.
The Ideal Candidate
- Strongly analytical in your approach, you are a financial problem solver & able to create solutions
- You have experience in maintaining positive carrier relationships across large regional markets
- You are a balance of excellence in business acumen with good interpersonal skills; you are a respected and likeable leader
If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply!
What You'll Do
- Accounts Payable Management:
- Oversee the end-to-end carrier payables process, including invoice receipt, processing, payment scheduling, and reconciliation.
- Ensure accurate and timely disbursements to insurance carriers.
- Team Supervision:
- Lead and manage the accounts payable team, providing guidance, training, and support.
- Payment Processing:
- Manage payment processing and review related aging and quality control reports.
- Address and resolve payment discrepancies and issues.
- Data Analysis:
- Analyze accounts payable data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Use data insights to enhance process efficiency and accuracy.
- AMS System Knowledge:
- Understand how accounts payable transactions flow through the AMS. Ensure accurate recording and reporting of A/P transactions.
- Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies related to accounts payable.
- Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports and reconciliation statements.
- Carrier Interaction:
- Maintain effective communication with insurance carriers regarding invoices, payment terms, and resolution of issues.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with carriers.
- Audit Preparation:
- Prepare documentation and support audits related to accounts payable.
- Address audit findings and ensure proper compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Accounts Payable Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Carrier payable processes, including understanding of invoice processing, payment scheduling, and reconciliation with insurance carriers.
- Payment Processing: Proficiency in managing payments to carriers, ensuring accuracy in amounts, timeliness in disbursements and review of related aging and QC reports.
- Data Analysis: Ability to analyze accounts payable data to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas for process improvement.
- AMS System Knowledge: Deep understanding of how A/P related transactions flow through the Agency Management Systems and the various inter-dependencies that exist.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues related to carrier payments, including discrepancies and disputes.
- Team Supervision: Experience in leading and managing a team of accounts payable staff, including training, performance management, and workflow optimization.
- Process Improvement: Skill in identifying inefficiencies in accounts payable processes and implementing improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Carrier Interaction: Excellent communication skills for interacting with insurance carriers regarding invoices, payment terms, and resolution of payment issues.
- Internal Coordination: Ability to work effectively with internal teams, such as finance, accounting, and operations, to ensure smooth accounts payable operations.
- Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of relevant company, financial and compliance requirements specific to the insurance industry and accounts payable management.
- Audit Preparation: Experience in preparing for and managing audits related to accounts payable, including maintaining proper documentation and addressing audit findings.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in invoice processing, payment execution, and account reconciliation.
- Reporting: Proficiency in preparing and analyzing accounts payable reports, including aging reports, payment summaries, and reconciliation statements.
- Risk Assessment: Skill in assessing and managing risks related to accounts payable, including evaluating and mitigating potential issues with carrier payments.
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changes in financial processes, technology, and industry regulations.
- Customer Focus: Ability to maintain positive relationships with insurance carriers through effective communication and problem resolution.
What's in it For You?
To help you make the best decision for your personal growth, it’s important to us to share a glimpse of what we offer our top asset, our people:
- Competitive base salary
- Generous 30 Days Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package inclusive of Paid Time Off, 10 Company Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick Days, and 2 Volunteer Days
- Health benefit options with you in mind; 5 affordable medical plan options with rates based on your salary, company paid HSA contribution with eligible HSA plan selection, 2 dental plan options offering orthodontia coverage and 3 cleanings per year, and 2 vision plan options
- Company match 401(k) plan – 50% up to 6%!
- Support of your fitness wellness goals! We offer up to 75% off at over 11,000 gyms and fitness centers
- Opportunity to prioritize your mental health with 24/7 access to licensed therapists
- Pet benefits & discounts
- Access to our Employee-led Resource Groups (ERGs) that lend a voice to the variety of demographics represented throughout AssuredPartners
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field, or Associate's degree in Accounting or a related field. Alternatively, equivalent experience.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.
- 2-3 years years of experience in accounts payable, with a focus on insurance carrier payments.
- Problem solving skills; strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in use of EPIC Agency Management software, or demonstrated skill at quickly learning new systems.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office or similar software, including spreadsheet and presentation software.
Grow, with us
AssuredPartners is passionate about fueling our clients’ innovation and growth. That makes us the perfect place for creative, dynamic people who want to grow their career while helping businesses, families and people thrive.
We’re proud to be the fastest-growing independent insurance broker in America, but we’re prouder of the honest, caring relationships that our employees build with our clients every day.
Working with us will give you the opportunity to do work that matters while you learn with us, advance with us, and most importantly, grow with us.
AssuredPartners is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. AssuredPartners is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!