What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at MICA?
Company Description
Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona® (MICA) is a member-owned, physician-led medical professional liability insurer. Established in 1976, MICA is renowned for its financial strength, excellent claims management, and member-focused approach. Our mission is to protect, support, and defend the practice of medicine. Behind that mission is a collaborative, detail‑driven Accounting team that takes pride in doing things the right way. For more details, visit www.mica-insurance.com.
Role Description
The Accounts Payable Specialist role is a full-time hybrid position based in Phoenix, AZ. You will specialize in:
- Processing vendor invoices, claim‑related payments, and operational expenses with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintaining vendor records, supporting onboarding, completing risk assessments, and ensuring OFAC compliance.
- Supporting 1099 reporting, escheatment research, and use/sales tax reporting.
- Processing commission payments and policyholder deductible transactions.
- Partnering with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve questions efficiently and professionally
- Supporting audits, month‑end activities, and departmental initiatives focused on strengthening controls and improving efficiency.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of accounts payable or accounting experience (insurance or highly regulated industry experience is a plus)
- Strong attention to detail and ownership of work
- Comfort working with accounting systems, electronic payment platforms, and Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data validation)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
- A collaborative mindset and a commitment to integrity, accuracy, and service
Why You'll Like working at MICA
- Mission‑driven organization with a long‑standing reputation for stability and integrity
- Supportive, experienced Accounting team that values knowledge‑sharing and cross‑training
- Exposure to a broad range of accounting and regulatory activities, keeping the work interesting and challenging
- A culture that values respect, transparency, and doing right by our members and each other
Salary Range: $53,000 - $75,000
Salary : $53,000 - $75,000