Senior Accountant

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client‑centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.

Here, you’re not just improving clients’ risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters, think of Gallagher.

Risk Program Administrators (RPA) is a division of Gallagher providing a full‑spectrum of risk management consulting services to public, private, and nonprofit entities across the United States. Our core services include: self‑insured program administration; alternative risk financing analysis; third‑party vendor management; loss control and prevention; claims administration and insurance coverage review.

• Prepares various general ledger account reconciliations
• May review various general ledger and bank reconciliations prepared by client accounting staff
• Performs budget to actual variance analysis
• Assists with the compilation and consolidation of financial information for the production of timely client financial statements and reports while considering applicable accounting standards, accounting policies and internal controls
• May present financial reports to client management and external clients
• Assists with the preparation of client annual budgets and forecasts
• Under general supervision, may prepare complex accounting analysis for management or external clients
• Assists with monthly, quarterly or annual billings to client members
• Verifies proper account coding and approvals prior to payment of vendor invoices
• Collaborates with other departments to support strategic decision making for each client
• Serves as a lead with external auditor requests
• May review tax returns prior to filing
• Maintains up‑to‑date documentation on procedures for assigned areas of responsibility
• Identifies opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Special projects, as requested

• Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration)
• 2 years of related experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Accounting/Finance experience preferred between 5–6 years
• Understanding of US GAAP
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization
• Ability to multi‑task and meet varying, and sometimes overlapping, deadlines
• Public accounting experience highly preferred
• Experience in the insurance industry
• AP/AR experience
• Experience with driving process improvements and efficiencies
• CPA is a plus

• Advanced Excel skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with other financial systems
• Attention‑to‑detail skills
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Quick Books, and Concur preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave