Accounting Analyst

Introduction At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast‑paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose. How you'll make an impact We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the Gallagher Bassett Core Standard Billing team. The Financial Analyst will report to the Billing Director and play a key role in supporting billing operations related to standard billing arrangements and automated processes. The responsibilities outlined below reflect this role’s emphasis on analytical support, cross‑functional coordination, and continuous improvement within a growing and evolving billing environment. The Gallagher Bassett Billing team is responsible for delivering accurate, reliable, and efficient billing solutions that support organizational performance and a strong client experience. The team is structured into three primary areas—Core Standard, Core Non‑Standard, and Ancillary & Support—which together provide comprehensive coverage across routine billing activities, complex and customized billing scenarios, and specialized functions that enable and sustain billing operations. Success in this role is grounded in close collaboration with key partners, including other Finance teams, Client Services, and IT. Through strong cross‑functional partnerships, thoughtful use of technology, and streamlined processes, the Gallagher Bassett Billing team drives operational excellence, scalability, and continuous improvement. This integrated approach supports sustainable growth and ensures consistent, high‑quality outcomes that deliver lasting value to both clients and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities Serve as a subject‑matter expert for standard and automated billing processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational standards. Serve as a main point of contact for Gallagher Center of Excellence process analysts that support standard and automated billing processes. Perform reconciliations and analysis between automated billing results and source data, investigating discrepancies and escalating complex issues appropriately. Support issue resolution related to standard and automated billing by researching root causes, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions. Participate in initiatives to migrate contracts from manual or semi‑manual billing to automated billing. Review billing requirements to determine automation eligibility, identifying data gaps, system dependencies, or process barriers. Assist with billing configuration and testing for new or transitioned automated billing arrangements, validating calculations, schedules, and outputs prior to production. Maintain and update billing documentation and SOPs, particularly for standardized and automated processes, ensuring clarity and repeatability. Collaborate with Finance, Client Services, and IT to support ongoing billing enhancements, client changes, and process improvements. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to increase automation, reduce manual touchpoints, and improve efficiency and accuracy. Support monthly and other recurring billing cycles, meeting required deadlines while maintaining high quality and attention to detail. About You Required Requires bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience. Strong PC and Microsoft application skills. Excel expertise required (pivots, V-lookups, macros). Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required 1-3 years related experience required Proficient in Excel with a practical understanding of formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions, data validation, reconciliations, and data analysis Experience in the Insurance Industry and/or with Third Party Service Administrators a plus Experience working with billing systems, financial reporting tools, or ERP platforms, with the ability to adapt quickly to new systems and processes a plus Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate billing issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical, scalable solutions. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document processes, explain complex issues, and contribute to clear SOPs and reporting. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, balanced with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated ownership mindset and accountability, taking initiative to see work through from analysis to resolution. Commitment to continuous improvement, with openness to change, learning, and process optimization. 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 include: 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... The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process. We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements 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