Agency Accountant at Superior Insurance Partners

<div class="content-intro"><p>Superior Insurance Partners is a rapidly growing insurance brokerage platform specializing in commercial lines, personal lines, and employee benefits solutions for businesses and individuals across the United States. Through strategic acquisitions and long-term partnerships with leading independent agencies, Superior has built a strong presence throughout the Midwest and Eastern U.S.</p> <p>At the core of Superior’s approach is its mission: to improve the lives of its Agency Partners by supporting their personal, professional, and financial goals. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, Superior develops customized growth strategies tailored to each partner agency’s unique vision and objectives. Agency partners gain access to a robust shared-services platform that includes accounting and finance, recruiting, human resources, AMS/IT support, marketing, and M&amp;A expertise — allowing local agencies to maintain their entrepreneurial culture while benefiting from the scale, resources, and best practices of a larger organization. Long-term economic alignment ensures partners remain invested in the collective success and growth of the platform.</p> <p>Superior Insurance Partners is backed by Tyree &amp; D'Angelo Partners (“TDP”), a leading Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investing in and partnering with lower middle-market businesses. TDP companies have completed over 1,000 partnerships, have grown to over $4 billion of enterprise value, and TDP has over $1.4 billion of capital under management.&nbsp;</p></div><p>We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our high-growth, fast-paced company. This position will report to the Accounting Manager and play a key role in onboarding and supporting acquired agencies with agency management system (“AMS”) and accounting responsibilities. Desire to work in a growth-oriented business with a focus on acquisitions and integrations is highly valued. The chosen candidate will be a team player and assist with all elements of the accounting function, including production report and accounting reconciliation, general ledger accounting, month-end close and reconciliation of banking transactions.</p> <p><strong>Job Responsibilities: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Process, record, and reconcile deposits received by Superior.</li> <li>Track and follow up with agency on overdue client accounts.</li> <li>Reconcile direct bill commission statements.</li> <li>Reconcile premium payables and issue carrier payments.</li> <li>Reconcile monthly bank statements.</li> <li>Review of monthly producer and sub-broker commissions.</li> <li>Draft and send invoices to agency customers.</li> <li>Reconcile general ledger accounts as needed.</li> <li>Enter journal entries.</li> <li>Handle audit requests.</li> <li>Prepare monthly financial reports including variance analysis.</li> <li>Assist in the creation of ad hoc financial analyses for agency partners.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Required Criteria </strong></p> <ul> <li>Accounting degree and 1+ years’ experience working with small to mid-size multi-location companies or 5+ years of accounting experience.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced skills), Word, Outlook and preferably Power Point.</li> <li>Must be able to multi-task and meet agreed upon deadlines.</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced/high-growth environment.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Preferred Criteria </strong></p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in Applied EPIC and/or AMS360</li> <li>Insurance industry experience</li> <li>Experience reconciling carrier commission statements</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Compensation: $65,000–$95,000 (based on experience) plus full benefits — and the chance to grow with a fast-moving, people-first company.&nbsp; Hybrid or Remote work possible.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>