Accounts Payable Specialist

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, people-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking an entry-level Bookkeeper/General Ledger support in Fairfax, VA. You will process and pay vendor bills, prepare general journal entries, and assist with month-end close under supervision.

Required: high school diploma, introductory bookkeeping experience, and solid Excel/Microsoft Office skills. Preferred: associates or bachelor’s in accounting or finance, QuickBooks knowledge. Join a collaborative team with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Introductory Bookkeeping experience/exposure required.
• Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Process and pay vendor bills.
• Prepares general journal entries.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to complete reconciliations.
• Works to complete the month and year end General Ledger close procedures in a timely manner.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Assists with the fulfillment of internal and client audit requests.
• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of internal control matrices and flow charts.

Skills

Introductory bookkeeping

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Accounting/Finance degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Introduction

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.

How you'll make an impact

• Process and pay vendor bills.
• Prepares general journal entries.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to complete corresponding reconciliations.
• Works to complete the month and year end General Ledger close procedures in a timely manner.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Assists with the fulfillment of internal and client audit requests.
• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of internal control matrices and flow charts.
• Assists with the organization of the permanent files and other financial information physically in the file cabinets and electronically on the shared drives.
• This list of responsibilities may not be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as needed.

About You

Required:

• High School diploma.
• Introductory Bookkeeping experience/exposure required.
• Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• QuickBooks experience desirable.
• Accounting or administrative office experience preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Must work well under pressure as part of a fast-paced team, with demonstrated ability to multitask, organize and prioritize consistently and appropriately.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; proven ability to research, follow up and resolve complex issues or problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential compensation and financial information in accordance with the GSA Privacy Disclosure Guide.
• Ensures that all deadlines are met in accordance with the closing dates set by management.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
• Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to details.
• Analytical problem solving ability.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within short deadlines.

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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)