Controller/ Independent Agency Accountant (Applied Epic Specialist)

Posted 4 days ago

bizsmart insurance groupTempe (AZ)

Accountants and Auditors All Other Insurance Related Activities

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$80,000 – $90,000 per year

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About the role

Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced Accountant to manage full-cycle financial operations for our independent insurance agency. This role requires extensive, hands-on expertise in Applied Epic, specifically within its accounting and reporting modules. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of our general ledger, premium trust accounts, and commission reconciliations.

Location: On-site (Preferred): This position is primarily based at our office to foster collaboration.

Remote: We will consider highly qualified candidates for a remote/hybrid arrangement if they demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Applied Epic workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000 per year (commensurate with experience).Medical: Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer matching options.

Key Responsibilities:

Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger within Applied Epic following GAAP standards.
Premium Trust Management: Oversee premium trust and operating accounts, ensuring strict compliance with fiduciary requirements.
Reconciliations: Perform complex reconciliations for carrier statements, direct bill commissions, and agency bill transactions.
Direct & Agency Billing: Process carrier downloads (IVANS), imports, and manual commission statements.
Month-End/Year-End Closing: Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including producer/broker commission statements and profitability analysis.
Workflow Optimization: Evaluate and refine Applied Epic accounting workflows to improve efficiency and data integrity
Payroll: Familiarity with the payroll process. Preferable experience with processing payroll via ADP/Paycheck/Quickbooks.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 3–5+ years of accounting experience specifically within an independent insurance agency. Applied Epic Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of the Applied Epic management system is mandatory. P&C Knowledge: Thorough understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) workflows and trust accounting.

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) for data analysis and reporting.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant experience.

Preferred Skills: Experience with Applied Analytics or Applied CSR24.Prior involvement in an Applied Epic system implementation or migration Certifications such as Applied Epic Certified User.

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