Accounting Manager

Company Background:

Brown & Brown is a publicly traded NYSE listed company (symbol: BRO) and is ranked by Business Insurance magazine as the 6^th largest insurance broker in the world.  Our company does business in every state in the nation, has more than 160 offices located in 39 states and focuses primarily upon middle market insurance buyers.  Due to our unique decentralized business model, our company offers our clients “local" agent customer care and service but places the full resources and capabilities of a large national broker at their disposal.  We offer our employees the opportunity to meet or exceed their income and career aspirations on a par with their talents and contributions to our organization.  The company offers an excellent benefits package to its employees including medical, dental, disability, life, matching 401(k) savings plan and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Position Description:

The Accounting Manager oversees the Accounting, Human Resources, IT and Facility Management.  The Accounting responsibilities include ability to analyze the financial information, supervise staff and submit financial date to Profit Center Leader and Corporate.  The Human Resources responsibilities include new employee orientation, facilitating employee corrective actions, maintaining employee guidelines and employee exit interviews.  The IT responsibilities are overseeing the third party vendor and IT administrator.  The Facility Management duties include overseeing the grounds to make sure they are maintained by building management and supplies are ordered by staff.  The Accounting Manager maintains and promotes the positive environment of the office with making sure we follow corporate guidelines and processes.

Qualifications:

Ø       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ø       Computer skills must include excel, outlook, word

Ø       Multi-task and management experience

Ø       Must possess a strong sense of urgency, demonstrate a willingness to hold themselves and others accountable and be committed to achieving success in their own career

Ø       Accounting Degree required

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