Producer Compensation Associate II

Americo is hiring a full-time Producer Compensation Associate II to join our expanding team!

The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on-site at our downtown Kansas City, MO office.

Summary

The Senior Producer Compensation Associate oversees complex producer compensation and collections reporting, ensuring accurate commission payments, debt recovery, and financial reporting. This role supports leadership through analysis, problem-solving, and process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of complex producer compensation and collections issues using reporting tools and business systems.
• Analyze root causes of compensation and collections discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Advise leadership on producer compensation policies, debt recovery trends, and operational improvements.
• Drive enterprise initiatives focused on automation, process optimization, compliance, and reporting enhancements.
• Manage high-level escalations involving commission disputes, collections, legal matters, and agency relationships.
• Prepare financial reports, metrics, and executive summaries to support forecasting and business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement system enhancements, business rules, and process improvements.
• Train and mentor team members while serving as the subject matter expert and primary escalation point for complex cases.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a business office environment.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex business issues.
• Possess a basic understanding of financial reconciliation, auditing, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and contractual agreements with accuracy and sound judgment.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders through strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities while driving process improvements, leading projects, and building collaborative cross-functional relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience independently using Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, sorting and filtering data, conditional formatting, IF statements, and chart creation.
• Experience utilizing reporting and database tools such as SSRS, Microsoft Access, or similar systems.
• Possess strong knowledge of producer compensation, collections, and related financial processes.
• Basic knowledge of Tableau.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing financial data and resolving complex business issues.

About Us

Americo: We’re in this for life!

The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it’s the people who make things work, so we hope you join us!

What You’ll Love About Working at Americo:

Compensation

Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued.

Learning and development

We prepare you for success with a comprehensive, paid training program. Additionally, our Talent Development team creates various development opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.

Work-life balance

We value work-life balance with our generous paid time off; you begin accruing hours every month, and they increase with tenure. All new hires earn over three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays! We also support new parents with a maternity and parental leave program, along with paid STD and LTD.

Health and well-being

We are committed to your health and are pleased to offer flexible benefits designed to support you and your family, with high quality coverage and meaningful company contributions.

Benefits include PPO and HDHP medical plan options with HSA and FSA eligibility, along with dental and vision coverage. Additionally, we provide company paid life insurance, disability coverage, a confidential EAP, a wellness program, comprehensive health resources, corporate fitness discounts, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Future planning

Americo offers a 401(k) with a company match. We also have tuition reimbursement programs to further your education.

Giving back

We support several local organizations and encourage associate involvement in community initiatives.

The fun stuff

Americo participates in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge and hosts various company events throughout the year.

Bustling environment

Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of your favorite restaurants and attractions. Plus, you’ll receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo offices – downtown parking is a premium, but we’ve got you covered.

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