Staff Accountant

Introduction


How you'll make an impact

About McKee Risk Management, Inc. An RPS Company

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to make an impact? McKee Risk Management, Inc. is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to support our financial operations and contribute to our continued success.

McKee specializes in delivering comprehensive underwriting, claims, and risk control solutions to select groups of insureds through our established network of agents and brokers. As a General Managing Underwriting company, we take pride in building strong, long-standing relationships with our carrier partners and agency network while providing exceptional service and expertise.

At McKee, accounting is more than balancing the books. It’s about maintaining financial accuracy, supporting sound business decisions, and working collaboratively across the organization and with our clients. We value exceptional customer service, initiative, integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to grow your accounting skills, contribute meaningful work, and become part of a team that takes pride in what we do.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and non-routine clerical / accounting functions, in accordance with procedures and company guidelines.
• Provides accounting support in one or more areas, including general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, premium audit and related functions.
• Reconciles bank accounts, general ledger accounts, payments receipts, and other financial records; monitors cash balances and investigates discrepancies.
• Reviews the Trial Balance Report to identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure the accuracy of accounting records.
• Prepares, reviews, and remits monthly premium reports to insurance carriers.
• Prepares deposit slips and makes physical bank deposits, as required.
• Assists with annual insurance carrier audits and provides supporting documentation as requested.
• Performs OFAC screening to support compliant servicing of clients and brokers with documented backup coverage as appropriate.
• Accounts Receivable:
  1. Serves as accounting contact and provides support for brokers and clients regarding accounts receivable matters.
  2. Processes agent commissions payments, agency bill statements, and agency invoices.
  3. Retrieves payment information from bank records, as needed.
  4. Maintains accurate customer account information, including balances, delinquencies, incomplete files, and ACH information.
  5. Follows up on delinquent accounts and assists with collection-related inquires.
• Accounts Payable:
  1. Compiles amounts owed, verifies invoices, prepares vouchers, issues payments, and records transactions.
  2. Remits monthly payments to insurance carriers, as required.
  3. Maintains accurate payment and supporting documentation.
• Gathers financial and operational data, prepares reports, and develops ad hoc reports as requested.
• Coordinates with underwriting teams and other internal departments to resolve accounting matters, including agency bill, commission, payment, and onboarding issues that may impact client relationships.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal departments, insurance carriers, agents, brokers, clients, and other external parties to resolve accounting and servicing issues.
• Communicates with internal and external customers to understand and address routine and non-routine questions, circumstances, and needs while maintaining a professional and service-oriented demeanor.
• Complies with applicable regulations, company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• May receive cross training in Premium Audit processes and provide backup support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About You

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of related experience. Previous experience in the insurance industry required.
• Proficient knowledge of various buisness systems/applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database, C1, Silver, etc.) and equipment used to perform job functions.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and demonstrate technical knoweldge with a variety of the field's concepts.

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Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being 
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning 
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership 
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)