Accounts Payable Specialist (Remote) - Patriot Growth Insurance Services

About Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is ranked as the 24th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With more than 2,000 employees operating in over 161 locations across 47 states, Patriot's collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. We are committed to working with like-minded individuals who share our vision of creating an insurance agency focused on operational excellence and a relentless pursuit of growth.

Position Overview: Are you seeking an opportunity to join a fast-paced dynamic company with a family friendly culture that will help you develop your talents into a meaningful career? If so, then we wish to speak with you. Our company is seeking an Accounts Payable (A/P) Specialist to join our team. This is a fast-paced environment, where you will learn new skills, systems, processes and procedures and adapt to a new way of thinking and doing assignments as needed.

Work Arrangement: This is a fully remote position.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Verify, code and enter purchase orders (PO) and non-PO invoices into our Business Central accounting system.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of vendor payments, maximizing cash discounts and contractual terms.
• Collaborate with department personnel and our vendors to research and resolve all accounts payable inquires in a prompt manner.
• Assist accounting personnel with the yearly 1099s filings.
• Assist with vendor management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures to improve A/P workflow as dictated by changes in the company and/or industry.
• Develop and maintain both agency and vendor relationships.
• Work on or assist with other Finance and Accounting tasks, reconciliations, special project and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, finance, or a business-related field
• 2+ years of relevant accounts payable and/or accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Accounts Payable best practices.
• Working experience with Business Central accounting system preferred
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite tools
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills, with a great attention to detail and follow through capabilities
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Why Patriot Growth Insurance Services:

We offer the opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest-growing insurance companies since its inception. We strive to create a flexible and collaborative environment for our employees, and our goal is to provide enhanced career opportunities for our dedicated and professional team.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic partners. Employees are eligible for benefits coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs
• Company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Personalized PTO
• 401 (k)

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 depending on experience

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the required state pay transparency law. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com.