Outsourced Agency Bookkeeper

Outsourced Agency Bookkeeper – Remote – Full Time

Outsourced Agency Bookkeeper

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join the KiteTech Agency Consulting Team! The purpose of the Outsourced Agency Bookkeeper position is to provide competent bookkeeping for KiteTech’s insurance agency clients who value quality Applied Epic bookkeeping but do not have the workload or inclination to hire and manage a full-time bookkeeper. The primary role of the Outsourced Agency Bookkeeper is to provide bookkeeping services to agencies including some that KiteTech is already engaged with for operations consulting or managed IT. The Outsourced Agency Bookkeeper will work at the direction of a KiteTech accounting resource capable of identifying agency bookkeeping needs, directing the bookkeeper, and providing insight to the bookkeeper as necessary. While accounting expertise and management support is provided, the position requires day-to-day self-management skills.

Expectations and Responsibilities

Assist KiteTech accounting resource in determining agency’s bookkeeping needs and establishing a schedule and time commitment necessary to meet those needs

Independently perform key bookkeeping tasks including entering receipts/disbursements, reconciling premium payables, reconciling bank statements, and performing month-end closing tasks including journal entries and reporting.

Manage companies, brokers, and vendors payables and/or work with client to coordinate payments.

Maintain knowledge of Applied Epic bookkeeping best practices

Collaborate with internal team of Applied Epic consultants to confirm consistent delivery of service to clients

Communicate regularly with client to discuss and resolve any issues to the satisfaction of the client

Maintain real-time documentation of work activities for the purpose of recording progress and ensuring accurate client billing

Ideal Candidate Requirements

2+ years’ experience in the insurance agency industry working as a bookkeeper for an Applied EPIC agency
Some financial accounting experience or education outside the insurance industry
Proficient with general office applications
Experience successfully working autonomously and collaboratively with a team
Strong organizational and customer service skills
Willingness and experience employing all elements of virtual meeting tools (i.e. cameras, meeting software, self-service appointment setting) to maximize the virtual consulting experience for clients
Self-motivated and agile

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Pay = $22-$25/hour based on skills and experience
Health – Kite pays 80% of total premium for employee and family
PTO – start with 13 days, 9 holidays
Simple IRA – 100% match for first 3%