Accounts Payable Specialist: Impactful & Detail‑Driven

Gallagher; Fairfax (VA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities and O

Collaborative, people-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking an entry-level bookkeeper in Fairfax, VA to help process vendor bills, prepare journal entries, and support month-end close. You will analyze financial data, assist with audits, and help maintain internal controls in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and introductory bookkeeping experience, with strong Excel and MS Office skills. Familiarity with QuickBooks is a plus, and the team emphasizes accuracy, communication, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Introductory bookkeeping experience/exposure required.
• Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Process and pay vendor bills.
• Prepares general journal entries.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to complete reconciliations.
• Works to complete month and year end General Ledger close procedures on time.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Assists with responses to internal and client audit requests.
• Maintains internal control matrices and flow charts.

Skills

Bookkeeping basics

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Gallagher is seeking an entry-level bookkeeper in Fairfax, VA to help process vendor bills, prepare journal entries, and support month-end close. You will analyze financial data, assist with audits, and help maintain internal controls in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and introductory bookkeeping experience, with strong Excel and MS Office skills. Familiarity with QuickBooks is a plus, and the team emphasizes accuracy, communication, and