Accounting Assistant (Hybrid) - Temporary Position

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

401(K) and Roth options

Paid parental leave

Flexible work hours

Educational expense reimbursement

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant for its Accounts Payable team in Frederick, MD. The role involves verifying invoices, managing documentation, and ensuring payment accuracy through Excel functions like VLOOKUP. Candidates should have a high school diploma or bachelor's degree, with prior accounts payable experience being a significant advantage. This temporary position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must understand bookkeeping/accounting principles.
• Previous experience in accounts payable is desirable.
• Excellent accuracy and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process invoices for correct payments.
• Pull and analyze documentation for payment validation.
• Utilize Excel to ensure data accuracy in payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Bookkeeping/accounting principles understanding

Education

High school diploma or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software/ERP systems

Job description

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 Frederick, MD.

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. 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 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.

Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 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.