Company Payables Specialist

OVERVIEW

Accounts Payable Specialist - Finance & Accounting
At Alera Group, we help businesses navigate risk with confidence. Our Finance & Accounting teams play a critical role in supporting that mission by ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls across the organization. We're hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily accounting operations, process transactions with precision, and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented environment, enjoys working with data, and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely financial work.
About Alera Group
Founded in 2017, Alera Group has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients' success in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With offices nationwide, our collaborative approach allows us to deliver national strength with local service.
About the Role
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing and paying operational expenses accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong internal controls. This role works closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely payments, proper approvals, and accurate financial reporting.

Success in this role looks like maintaining high accuracy in transaction processing, proactively identifying discrepancies, and contributing to process improvements that enhance efficiency and data integrity.

Why Alera Group
Meaningful Impact: Your work directly supports our clients, colleagues, and communities. Whether you're solving complex challenges or supporting day-to-day operations, what you do helps organizations thrive and people feel protected and supported.

Growth & Learning: We invest in your development through hands-on experience, mentorship, and ongoing learning opportunities. As Alera Group continues to grow, so do the paths for your career.

Collaborative Culture: We believe in working together - across teams, offices, and specialties - to deliver the best outcomes. Our culture is grounded in respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to supporting one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do / Your Impact
Accounts Payable Processing & Accuracy

• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices and statements within the accounting system
• Ensure all expenses are properly approved and coded before payment
• Process vendor payments accurately and on time
• Review and process employee expense reimbursements
• Process split commission payments and customer accommodations

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Prepare journal entries as needed
• Maintain and update accounting reports to ensure accuracy
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and data analysis as requested
• Ensure accurate posting across accounts including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities

Vendor & Internal Communication

• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing
• Support cross-functional collaboration to maintain accurate financial records
• Handle sensitive and confidential financial information with discretion

Process Improvement & Team Support

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within accounts payable processes
• Support special projects and broader accounting initiatives
• Provide backup and support to the accounting team as needed
• Maintain organized electronic filing systems and documentation standards

QUALIFICATIONS

What You Bring
Required

• 3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experienceor bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, concepts, and procedures
• Knowledge of financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Trial Balance
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, sorting, filtering)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to process high volumes of transactions accurately
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred

• Experience with Sagitta or similar accounting/agency management systems
• Experience in insurance or brokerage environment
• Strong data analysis skills and c