Staff Accountant (Entry-Level Opportunity)

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Minneapolis, MN, USA
In-Office
24-28 Hourly
Entry level
Insurance
The Role
Entry-level Staff Accountant responsible for processing and reviewing payable reports, researching discrepancies, preparing payments (checks, ACH, wire), assisting with journal entries, maintaining financial records, supporting internal controls, and collaborating across teams to resolve transaction inquiries.
Summary Generated by Built In

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Are you a recent graduate with a degree in Accounting or Finance?  Do you enjoy solving problems, learning new concepts, and working with data to ensure accuracy?  We are looking for curious, detail-oriented individuals who are eager to grow their careers and develop valuable accounting and business skills in a collaborative environment.  Whether you're a recent graduate or an early-career professional looking to grow, this role offers a strong foundation for a successful career in accounting.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and includes a monthly commuter stipend to support your commute to the office.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for teammates who are:

  • Naturally curious and eager to learn
  • Strong communicators who enjoy collaborating with others
  • Analytical thinkers who can identify and solve problems
  • Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
  • Organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excited to start building a long-term career in finance, accounting, or business operations

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Basic understanding of accounting and financial concepts
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred:

  • Internship, co-op, campus leadership, or part-time work experience demonstrating professionalism and accountability
  • Exposure to accounting, finance, banking, insurance, or business operations through coursework, projects, or work experience
  • Interest in pursuing continued professional development and learning opportunities

How You Will Contribute

As a Staff Accountant, you will play an important role in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while supporting key accounting and payment functions.

In this role, you will:

  • Review payable reports to identify payments ready for processing
  • Research and resolve discrepancies, including missing carrier statements
  • Prepare final payable reports and supporting documentation
  • Process customer return payments as needed
  • Prepare broker payable reports and monthly broker payments
  • Process additional payment requests through checks, ACH, and wire transactions
  • Assist with journal entry preparation and financial record maintenance
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in company systems
  • Partner with various teams to investigate and resolve transaction-related inquiries
  • Support internal controls and compliance requirements surrounding payment processes
  • Build strong working relationships across the organization through effective communication and collaboration

Why Brown & Brown?

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Monthly commuter stipend
  • Education assistance benefits
  • Career development and learning opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Opportunity to build foundational finance and accounting experience with a growing Fortune 500 organization

Pay Range

24 - 28 Hourly

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

  • Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance  
  • Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
  • Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. 

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. 


Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement

Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.

The Power To Be Yourself  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Basic understanding of accounting and financial concepts
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Internship, co-op, campus leadership, or part-time work experience
  • Exposure to accounting, finance, banking, insurance, or business operations through coursework, projects, or work experience
  • Interest in pursuing continued professional development and learning opportunities

Brown & Brown Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Brown & Brown Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Brown & Brown Insurance.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are broad, spanning medical/Rx, dental, vision, life, disability, and added programs alongside Lyra access with up to eight no‑cost coaching or therapy sessions for teammates and covered dependents. Breadth extends to fertility/adoption solutions, second‑opinion services, diabetes care, and Medicare advocacy.
  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program includes an employer match up to 4% (100% of the first 3% plus 50% of the next 2%) with immediate vesting. Savings support is positioned as a core element of the total‑rewards package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is available, and the company emphasizes an ownership mindset with a large share of teammates as shareholders. This creates accessible equity participation alongside retirement savings.

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The Company
HQ: Daytona Beach, FL
2,391 Employees
Year Founded: 1939

What We Do

Brown & Brown Insurance provides risk management solutions to help protect what our customers value most. Our four business segments offer insurance products and services to businesses and individuals. Our culture is built on integrity, innovation, superior capabilities, and discipline. We view insurance differently and use our experience, carrier relationships, and principled customer focus to deliver first-class service and solutions. Becoming a Brown & Brown teammate introduces you to a career with virtually unlimited possibilities. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Our unique company culture of meritocracy rewards self-starters and those committed to doing what is best for our customers. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work ®. Brown & Brown has demonstrated a Culture of Caring through dedication to the people and communities we serve. With more than 11,000 teammates in over 300 locations across the US, Canada, Ireland, the UK, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands, we actively support numerous organizations in the local communities in which we live, work, and play. With a long-standing history of proven success, Brown & Brown is one of the insurance industry’s most powerful and influential leaders, ranked as the fifth-largest brokerage in the US and sixth in the world. You can find us on the NYSE as BRO.

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