Commission & Accounts Payable Associate

Description

AMBA is seeking a talented Commission & Accounts Payable Associate to join our growing Accounting Team! We are looking for someone with detail oriented skills who thrives in an agile, team-oriented environment.

About AMBA

Since 1981, AMBA has been a trusted provider of essential coverage for retired public servants nationwide. Our reach extends to diverse groups, including hardworking public employees, state retirees, educators, military personnel, trade professionals, firefighters, law enforcement, Unions, Alumni groups, Allied Healthcare, and other non-profit associations. As a full-service marketing and membership development company, we proudly offer outstanding insurance services to our vast network of 44 million members across 450+ associations in all 50 states

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, spending accounts, and other voluntary benefits.
• Annual Bonus Program.
• Corporate 401k Matching.
• Generous time off, 10 paid company holidays, sick time off, and paid parental leave.
• Community Involvement perks, including 1 paid day off each year to volunteer with a local charity of your choice and company volunteer events.
• Support & development to cultivate your knowledge and continuing education to support your professional designations
• Business casual dress code.
• Hybrid work arrangement.

About the Role

This role will be responsible providing critical finance/FP&A support (inclusive of financial and KPI modeling, financial oversight with relevant driver explanation) and guidance to internal customers such as the Client Management and Marketing teams on strategic business decisions that drive customer sales, retention, and cost savings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, spending accounts, and other voluntary benefits.
• Annual Bonus Program.
• Corporate 401k Matching.
• Generous time off, 10 paid company holidays, sick time off, and paid parental leave.
• Community Involvement perks, including 1 paid day off each year to volunteer with a local charity of your choice and company volunteer events.
• Support & development to cultivate your knowledge and continuing education to support your professional designations
• Business casual dress code.
• Hybrid work arrangement.

The Day-to-Day

• Conduct calculation and payment of non-payroll commission activities for our large base of insurance agents.   
• Conduct self-audits by cross-referencing reports and other data sources. 
• Function as liaison with our carrier partners to obtain data needed for integration with AMBA systems. 
• Provide timely and accurate financial information about all compensation activities, continuous testing and improvement of the commission system while interfacing with our technology development team. 
• Entering and coding of vendor invoices. 
• Identify, research, reconcile and resolve any discrepancies, and subsequent communication with any affected vendors or agents. 
• Handling and working with large volumes of data.  
• Produce ad hoc analysis and reports for Executive management team. 

Requirements

•  Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field, or 1-2 years of experience in analytic finance/accounting, compensation, or payroll preferred. 
• Must have intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, charting, etc.) 
• Demonstrated data manipulation skills, including work with complex data structures and commission plan structures. 
• Accounting system experience desired (NetSuite experience a plus) 
• Commission system experience desired (Agency Bloc and/or VUE Distribution Management Suite experience a plus) 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, collaboration, and presentation skills 
• Maintaining confidentiality of all compensation-related information 
• Strong quantitative background - must understand how all transactions affect the bottom line. 
• Ability to work in the Austin, TX office 4 days of the week, with Friday's being remote.

AMBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture, attracting top talent with shared values and forming the foundation for a great place to work.