Client Staff Accountant

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a Client Staff Accountant in San Diego to handle daily and monthly accounting functions within the Client Finance & Accounting department. You will prepare financial statements, assist with audits, manage cash activities, and generate reports for leadership.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work in a team environment while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 2 years' accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Great organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and schedules.
• Assist with audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Manage cash activities: monitor balances, deposit checks, and process payments.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports for leadership and partners.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Record and reconcile transactions in accounting systems ensuring accuracy.
• Provide admin support to accounting team and document management.
• Support process improvement in delivery and client experience.
• Assist with transition from QuickBooks to Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Education

High School diploma

Associate/Bachelor in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics 365

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.

Overview

RPA San Diego operates as a third-party administration (TPA), consulting, and strategic management branch for collectively bargained benefit plans, pooled purchasing arrangements, and trusts. Our mission is to deliver high quality, affordable, and accessible health care to our members.

How you'll make an impact

The Client Staff Accountant is responsible for the daily and monthly accounting functions within the Client Finance & Accounting department.

Key Client Staff Accountant duties include the following:

• Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist with annual audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Assist with cash management activities, including monitoring cash balances, depositing checks, and processing payments.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports and analyses for leadership and business partners.
• Perform bank reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Record and reconcile financial transactions within the accounting and eligibility systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting team, including filing and documentation management.
• Performs more routine and established projects and analyses for a specific accounting or finance area.
• Continually look for opportunities and make recommendations to improve process delivery and overall job and client experience.
• Exhibit the highest degree of professionalism and creativity, representing the company in both client and team situations.
• Support the transition from QuickBooks to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), including data validation, testing, and process documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

Required:

• High School diploma and 2 years' accounting experience.
• Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Great organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is desirable.
• Exhibit professionalism and creativity, representing the company in both client and team situations.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to work both individually and in a team.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fluid work environment.
• Patience, resiliency and tolerant of stressful situations.
• Accounting or administrative office experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of health care and employee benefits.

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.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)