Accounts Payable Specialist

Brown & Brown Insurance

. Review incoming invoices and check requests for accurate documentation, paperwork, and approvals .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeIllinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable processes, including invoice review, payment processing, and vendor management. Proficient in maintaining organized financial records and reconciling accounts while ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Payable ExperienceInvoice ReviewPayment ProcessingVendor ManagementAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Data EntryACH ProcessingWire PaymentsBalance Sheet ReconciliationCredit Card Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMultitaskingTeamworkInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Corporate Accounting System

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in AccountingAssociate’s Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Accounts PayableVendor PaymentsPayment StatusUncashed ChecksInternal Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review incoming invoices and check requests for accurate documentation, paperwork, and approvals
Enter data into the system for check and ACH processing
Process physical check, ACH, and wire payments to vendors, brokers, insureds, and carriers
Submit vendor payments into the corporate accounting system for authorization and approval
Gather documentation and set up new vendors in corporate accounting systems
Reconcile company credit card statements and obtain supporting receipts or invoices
Review outstanding customer and vendor checks monthly
Coordinate letters regarding uncashed checks, reissue checks, and send uncashed checks to state unclaimed funds offices as required
Respond to vendor and internal department inquiries regarding payment status
Maintain organized accounts payable files
Monitor bank accounts for unauthorized transactions and submit positive pay files and ACH authorizations
Sort and file correspondence and perform miscellaneous clerical duties
Index incoming accounting mail and payables in the system
Perform assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of related accounts payable experience
Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related field preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees internally and externally
Ability to multitask and prioritize based on business and departmental needs
Attention to detail
Teamwork skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Preferred Partner Discounts