Location: Remote

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week. Must have flexibility. Open to timezone

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 2 months (could extend)

Pay: $42 an hour

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Accounting Specialist to support a busy employee benefits brokerage operation. This role requires a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong reconciliation, accounts payable, and billing experience. Candidates with insurance industry or brokerage accounting experience, particularly within an employee benefits environment, are highly preferred. Employee benefits brokerages manage complex client accounts, invoicing, and financial processes that require accuracy and strong organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Create and process client invoices within Applied Systems EPIC
• Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice review and payment processing
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end accounting activities as needed
• Utilize Excel for reporting, reconciliations, data analysis, and financial tracking

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations experience
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and accounts payable
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Experience with Applied Systems EPIC strongly preferred
• Insurance agency, brokerage, or employee benefits industry experience highly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities independently

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.