Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Remote - Illinois

Salary: $21.00–$26.00 hourly

Company

Brown & Brown is a global insurance distribution platform providing wholesale brokerage, program administration, and specialty insurance solutions.

What you will do

• Review invoices and check requests for accurate documentation, approvals, and supporting paperwork.
• Process vendor, broker commission, insured refund, carrier, check, ACH, and wire payments.
• Submit payments for authorization, set up new vendors, and maintain organized accounts payable files.
• Reconcile company credit card statements and perform assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review outstanding and uncashed checks, coordinate reissues, and submit funds to appropriate state offices when required.
• Monitor bank transactions, maintain payment authorizations, index accounting mail, and respond to payment inquiries.

Requirements

• Approximately 5 years of related accounts payable experience.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, maintain attention to detail, and collaborate effectively.
• Must be based in Illinois for the remote role.

Culture & Benefits

• Meritocratic culture that values self-starters and customer-focused work.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), student loan assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health and enhanced advocacy services.
• Paid time off, holidays, and preferred partner discounts.