Accounting Coordinator (Hybrid) - Temporary Position

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Life and accident insurance

401(K) and Roth options

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Flexible work hours

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage firm is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join their Accounts Payable team in Dallas. This hybrid role requires an understanding of accounting principles and proficiency in Excel, particularly with VLOOKUP functions. Key responsibilities include processing invoices, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or Bachelor's degree, with relevant experience in accounting. A comprehensive compensation package and benefits are offered, with opportunities for potential conversion to full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience in accounting or similar field.
• Must understand bookkeeping/accounting principles.
• Exceptional accuracy in reviewing financial data.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process invoices for payments to carriers.
• Pull and analyze supporting documentation to validate payments.
• Utilize Excel functions to ensure accuracy in payment processing.
• Assist in reconciling accounts payable transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to address payment inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Understanding of accounting principles

Time management

Education

High school diploma or Bachelor's degree

Tools

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 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.

Minimum core 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

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...

We value inclusion and diversity. Equals employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. 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. 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 its business.