Senior Accountant

Socket.dev; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Chicago area to join our Finance team. You will play a key role in preparing financial statements, conducting analyses, and supporting month-end close and consolidations.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, at least 5 years of experience, and strong Excel skills. This on-site role offers a path for growth within a collaborative, enterprise-level environment with global reach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with at least 5 years of related experience.
• Broad knowledge of accounting practices and ability to prepare strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Present recommendations to management based on analysis.
• Prepare financial statements and public reports (balance sheet, cash flow, etc.).
• Handle general ledger activities, financial reports, and budget analysis.
• Produce timely, accurate financial information including P&L, balance sheets, and consolidations.
• Support month-end close, intercompany accounts, and cost center reporting where applicable.
• Mentor junior staff on financial compliance and processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

JDE

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose.Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence.Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

How you'll make an impact

We are hiring a Senior Accountant for our Gallagher Bassett team!

This role will be responsible for:

• Presenting recommendations to management based on analysis.
• Preparing financial statements and/or public reports (balance sheet, statement of cash flows, etc.).
• Most complex activities associated with general ledger, financial reports, and budget analysis.
• Producing timely, accurate and reliable financial information, including preparation of P&L, balance sheets, and group consolidations.
• May post accruals/prepayments, reconcile intercompany accounts, P&L and balance sheet accounts, manage & control the fixed asset register, capital expenditure controls & reporting, produce monthly consolidation reporting pack, produce statutory accounts, compute corporate tax (in conjunction with tax function) and/or analyze cost center reporting.
• Reviews the work of and trains (formally or informally) less senior staff on financial compliance issues.

About You

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration) and 5 years of related experience required.
• Requires broad knowledge of accounting practices/principles and preparation of strategic recommendations to management.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Preferred:

• 2-3 years of related experience.
• Experience with Accounting Month End Close Process.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Accurate in completing work with a high attention to detail.
• Process improvement mindset.Experience with JDE is a plus.

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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)