The Accounting Associate provides a variety of general accounting functions, compliance management, and administrative support to help process daily data entry, reconciliations, reporting and filing requirements contributing to the overall financial integrity of our company. A successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, be detail oriented, dependable, and driven by accuracy. This position will play an integral role in accounting and administrative operations and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hands on Training

Mon-Fri Schedule

Retirement Plan

• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting or related experience working in a professional, client-oriented environment; working knowledge of the insurance industry is a plus
• Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow up skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), excellent data entry skills
• Working knowledge of AMS360 is a plus
• Self-starter, ability to work well independently yet function as part of a team
• Good communication skills; strong customer service
• A positive attitude and outlook, always looking for ways to pitch in and help out

• Assist in processing receivables and payables to and from vendors and carriers
• Identify complex problems, apply logic, and communicate effectively to remediate
• Process and reconcile a variety of accounting, licensing, and contract documents received by the agency
• Consistently utilize workflows and agency protocol as outlined in our policies and procedures
• Generate various internal and external reports timely to support both accounting and customer service teams
• Scan and record documents processed for audit
• Crosstrain to handle a variety of administrative and clerical functions
• Assist in ensuring compliance with licensing, contractual obligations, and state filings
• Other accounting or administrative functions and responsibilities as needed or directed by the department and management
• Compliance with applicable laws; handling documentation and related responsibilities in a manner that avoids potential errors and omissions

Note the information contained in this job description has been prepared to indicate the general nature of work performed by an employee within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

TIS Insurance Services, Inc. is an independent, privately-owned insurance agency serving clients throughout the United States since 1945. With over 90 employees, TIS is one of the largest independently owned insurance agencies in Tennessee and is recognized nationally as a Top 100 Agency. We are a full-service agency providing commercial insurance, employee benefits, personal lines, surety bonds, and all types of risk mitigation products for businesses and individuals.  

Our goal is to provide our customers with superior service, broad coverage provided by highly rated insurance carriers, innovative technology, dependable claims advocacy, and loss prevention resources to mitigate claims. 

At TIS, we pursue our client’s best interests in everything we do. This principle of "Clients First" is the foundation of our company mindset and guides us in the way we do business.