Accounting Coordinator (Hybrid) - Temporary Position

Introduction Welcome to Gallagher— a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client‑facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way. Overview We are seeking a highly detail‑oriented and organized Accounting Assistant to support our Accounts Payable team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payments to carriers by pulling and verifying documentation. This position requires a strong understanding of basic accounting principles, such as debits and credits, and proficiency in Excel, including the use of VLOOKUP functions. Please note that this is a temporary position. There may be an opportunity to be converted to an employee upon completion of the assignment. This is a hybrid role to be based out our office in Dallas. How You’ll Make an Impact Accounts Payable Processing: Review, verify, and process invoices to ensure payments are made to the correct carriers for the correct amounts. Documentation Management: Pull and analyze supporting documentation to validate payment details and resolve discrepancies. Data Accuracy: Utilize Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, to cross‑reference data and ensure accuracy in payment processing. Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling accounts payable transactions and resolving any outstanding issues with carriers. Compliance: Ensure all payments comply with company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements. Communication: Collaborate with internal teams and external carriers to address payment inquiries and discrepancies. Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports related to accounts payable activities. About You Required: High school diploma and 2 years related experience or Bachelor's degree required. Must understand bookkeeping/accounting principles. Preferred: Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role is highly desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and other data analysis functions. Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems is a plus. Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits and credits. Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing and processing financial data. Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies effectively and efficiently. Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Compensation and Benefits 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. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: 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 Other Benefits Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable matching gift program And more… We Value Inclusion and Diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender‑non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. #J-18808-Ljbffr