Direct Bill Commissions Specialist

WHO WE ARE Relation Insurance is a leading, innovative company with a strong commitment to excellence and a passion for delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients. As a key player in the insurance market, we pride ourselves on our dynamic culture, collaborative environment, and continuous drive for success. With a rich history and a bright future ahead, we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team and contribute to our ongoing growth and success. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR The Direct Bill Commissions Specialist will retrieve commission statements, post In-House and Outsourced Direct Bill Commissions, complete Revenue Tracking and Calculation logs daily, complete exception research and resolution, participate in month end closing, and provide accounting support to financial accounting areas. A GLIMPSE INTO YOUR DAY Processes benefits, personal, and/or commercial lines direct bill commissions. Searches customer and policy numbers and enter premiums and commissions received from insurance carriers. Posting may be done via manual posting, commission download from the carrier, or through statement conversion. Processes Return Commission statements, which requires research to ensure funds have not already been paid to carriers, creation of Direct Bill (DB) entry, and a check request for payments to carriers when necessary. Processes all journal voucher entries needed to clear the Direct Bill Receivables GL account including intercompany, re-classing, MVR Fees, off-platform commissions, etc. Manages the direct bill receivables report to ensure the ending balance is as close to zero as possible. Maintains the Monthly Revenue Log including calculation columns, Carrier Website Login spreadsheet, Last Pass Password Management Tool, and DB commission statement folders. Communicates with carriers by email or by phone to obtain missing commission statements. Establishes or ensures a working login(s) for each company website to pull commission statements. Processes statements received by email or mail. Ensures all payments received during the month have corresponding statements received and are posted by month end. Communicates with carriers and/or company personnel by email or by phone to resolve discrepancies and exceptions and to verify policy and commission information. Reconciles Direct Bill General Ledger to the Direct Bill Revenue Log for month end closing, clears any outstanding items, and completes the month end closing checklist Researches and resolves Direct Bill posting issues with outsourcing company and returns to them in a timely manner. Primary contact for acquisitions following the data merge. May complete special projects and other duties as assigned. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE High School Diploma or equivalent. BA in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or Statistics preferred. 2 years finance and accounting experience preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft applications especially Word and Excel. Working knowledge of website navigation especially banking websites and insurance websites. Basic knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that is reflective of the financial service industry. Strong interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication. Strong problem solving, relationship management and critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects, meetings, and deadlines. Willingness to assist internal and external customers with any concerns. Ability to work independently and on a team. WHY CHOOSE RELATION? Competitive pay. A safe and healthy work environment provided by our robust benefit program including family health and wellness programs, 401K, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid holidays and more. Career advancement and development opportunities. . Note: The above is not all encompassing of the full position description. Relation Insurance Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Relation, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is presented within this posting. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. . $19.23 - $32.69