Accountant - PBC Programs

Accountant - PBC Programs (Hybrid)

Hybrid Working

Warwick, RI

Full time

R0027871

HUB International Limited (“HUB”) is the 5th largest global insurance broker, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services.

With over 19,000 employees in 750 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions. HUB international Northeast is a division of a leading international insurance brokerage selling and servicing all lines of insurance.

Program Brokerage Corporation (PBC), a subsidiary of HUB International, is a wholesale insurance broker offering retail insurance agents innovative solutions through its general wholesale operation and niche programs.

Job Purpose

The Operations Business Unit is responsible for maintaining PBC’s financial integrity within a controlled environment while consistently delivering exceptional results to our valued business partners. PBC is seeking an Accountant to join the Operations Business Unit.

This newly created position offers the opportunity to deliver, manage, and maintain superior service while building efficiencies and standards for handling daily financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, filing state tax reports, and preparing financial reports for distribution.

Functions & Responsibilities:

• Reconcile and process premium payments to carriers, review cash applications, and reconcile accounts with multiple transactions and payment allocations.
• Provide support to the service team by researching and resolving carrier payment inquiries.
• Monitor TPA (Third-Party Administrator) transactions to ensure timely and accurate posting.
• Process monthly bank reconciliations for TPA bank accounts and assist with periodic audits by providing required documentation.
• Maintain the state tax filing database, ensure timely filing of tax returns with various states, and oversee and resolve tax issues with state authorities.
• Maintain the accounting database, prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.
• Build positive relationships with team members and vendors to enhance office efficiency.
• Foster teamwork, share knowledge across departments, and maintain an optimistic outlook in the office.
• Participate in training opportunities to stay current on industry trends, new products, technology advancements, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency with general ledger systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word. Intermediate or higher Excel skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication skills, especially with peers.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or relevant internship experience

Department Account Management & Service

Required Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Negligible

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)