Staff Accountant (Entry-Level Opportunity) at 001 Brown & Brown, Inc — Minneapolis, MN
Full job description
Are you a recent graduate with a degree in Accounting or Finance? Do you enjoy solving problems, learning new concepts, and working with data to ensure accuracy? We are looking for curious, detail-oriented individuals who are eager to grow their careers and develop valuable accounting and business skills in a collaborative environment. Whether you're a recent graduate or an early-career professional looking to grow, this role offers a strong foundation for a successful career in accounting.
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and includes a monthly commuter stipend to support your commute to the office.
What Makes You Successful
We're looking for teammates who are:
- Naturally curious and eager to learn
- Strong communicators who enjoy collaborating with others
- Analytical thinkers who can identify and solve problems
- Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
- Organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excited to start building a long-term career in finance, accounting, or business operations
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Basic understanding of accounting and financial concepts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred:
- Internship, co-op, campus leadership, or part-time work experience demonstrating professionalism and accountability
- Exposure to accounting, finance, banking, insurance, or business operations through coursework, projects, or work experience
- Interest in pursuing continued professional development and learning opportunities
How You Will Contribute
As a Staff Accountant, you will play an important role in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while supporting key accounting and payment functions.
In this role, you will:
- Review payable reports to identify payments ready for processing
- Research and resolve discrepancies, including missing carrier statements
- Prepare final payable reports and supporting documentation
- Process customer return payments as needed
- Prepare broker payable reports and monthly broker payments
- Process additional payment requests through checks, ACH, and wire transactions
- Assist with journal entry preparation and financial record maintenance
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in company systems
- Partner with various teams to investigate and resolve transaction-related inquiries
- Support internal controls and compliance requirements surrounding payment processes
- Build strong working relationships across the organization through effective communication and collaboration
Why Brown & Brown?
- Hybrid work environment
- Monthly commuter stipend
- Education assistance benefits
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Opportunity to build foundational finance and accounting experience with a growing Fortune 500 organization
Pay Range
24 - 28 Hourly
Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being
- Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
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