Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

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. Though we pride ourselves on being able to tackle virtually anything in the risk management space, 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.

We are hiring a Senior Accountant to join our growing team! Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Preparing various general ledger account reconciliations
• Reviewing various general ledger and bank reconciliations prepared by client accounting staff
• Performing budget to actual variance analysis
• Assisting 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
• Presenting financial reports to client management and external clients
• Assisting with the preparation of client annual budgets and forecasts
• Preparing complex accounting analysis for management or external clients
• Assisting with monthly, quarterly or annual billings to client members
• Verifying proper account coding and approvals prior to payment of vendor invoices
• Collaborating with other departments to support strategic decision making for each client
• Serving as a lead with external auditor requests
• Reviewing tax returns prior to filing
• Maintaining up-to-date documentation on procedures for assigned areas of responsibility
• Identifying opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Special projects, as requested

About you: Required: Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration) 2 years of related experience Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting 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 preferred CPA is a plus Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Able to travel up to 5% of the time Work Traits: Advanced Excel skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Experience with other financial systems Strong analytical skills Effective verbal and written communication skills

Compensation and benefits At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page. Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being Career development opportunities and ongoing learning A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)