Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.It's an exciting time to join Brown & Brown! Our business is growing both in North America and internationally which emphasizes the need to build an unparalleled team that promotes future growth. We're excited to continue solidifying that foundation as we are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing team in St. Petersburg, Florida.This role assists in the administration of the internal accounting functions.Who We Are: Brown & Brown, Inc. is a growing global insurance brokerage firm delivering risk management solutions and services since 1939. Our unique culture is built on honestly, integrity, innovation and discipline and defines who we are and how we treat our customers, teammates and the communities we serve. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates---not employees. We prioritize health, family, and business---in that order. We embrace and celebrate diversity, always striving to be an inclusive place where you have the power to be yourself. Traded on the New York Stock Exchange as BRO, Brown & Brown is a big company that doesn’t act like one.Who We Are Looking For: We are looking for passionate team players who believe in working hard and having fun in a collaborative environment. Our team is customer-focused and values the importance of strong relationships, professionalism, and trust. We embrace solutions-oriented big thinkers who are committed to results and aren’t afraid to take risks. We are driven to set goals high and aim even higher.General Responsibilities:Perform banking transactions on a daily basis including booking carrier checks for commission and client checks received.Review bank activity daily and perform bank reconciliations as assigned.Verify and upload Positive Pay files.Verify and review checks cut weekly.Review Direct Bill commission statements for accuracy.Process Direct Bill commissions in the agency management system.Distribute department mail.Provide backup for scanningProcess, reconcile, and distribute Insurance Company payables along with reconciling and processing discrepancies to and from the carrier.Review vendor invoices for accuracy.Prepare vendor invoices for the Vendor Payable team; calculate and code cost center allocations to submit to the team for processing and request tax information from new vendors.Oversee accounts receivable process.Reconcile, process and distribute credit balances to the client as well as all return premiums due back to the finance companyMonitor client accounts and make sure payments are up to dateFollow up with Account Managers, Account Executives, CSRs, and Producers on outstanding accounts receivable.Assist with client reconciliations and insurance company payable discrepancies.Assist with monthly reports and month-end/year procedures.Assist with projects as requiredPost transactions to journals, ledgers, and other recordsCorrespond with carriers and respond to inquiriesRequired Qualifications:Computer literateProficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)Exceptional telephone demeanorDetail OrientedWell-organizedAbility to maintain a high level of confidentialityExperience in general accountingDemonstrated ability to multi-taskPreferred Qualifications:1-2 years of practical experience in accountingWhat We Offer:Excellent growth and advancement opportunitiesCompetitive pay based on experiencePaid Time Off (PTO)Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.Employee Stock Purchase PlanTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment AssistanceMental Health ResourcesWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.