Senior Accountant – Technology & Process Automation

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) and Roth options

Paid parental leave

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Training programs

Job summary

A global insurance brokerage firm is seeking a Senior Accountant in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. This role focuses on automating accounting processes and leveraging data analytics to enhance financial operations. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and a strong proficiency in Excel, with at least five years of related experience. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation package are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related accounting experience required.
• Broad knowledge of accounting practices.
• Experience with process automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.
• Train team members in new tools and technologies to ensure adoption.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and accounting trends to proactively recommend and implement process improvements.
• Release and maintain documentation for automated processes and dashboards.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal communication

Project management

Communication skills

Education

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

CPA candidate or partial progress

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Power Automate

SQL

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher – a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

How you'll make an impact

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with a strong technology mindset to join our General Accounting team. This role goes beyond traditional accounting—ideal candidates will leverage data analytics, process automation, and visualization tools to drive efficiency, accuracy, and actionable insights across our financial operations.

• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and workflows
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate technology solutions into financial operations
• Develop dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI or similar platforms
• Train team members in new tools and technologies to ensure adoption
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and accounting trends to proactively recommend and implement process improvements
• Partner with stakeholders across Divisional Finance and Accounting COEs to improve financial and accounting accuracy
• Provide support for internal and external audits including control walkthroughs, documentation support and inquiry response
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate cross-functionally to meet strict project execution deadlines
• Resolve complex finance and accounting challenges
• Create and maintain documentation for automated processes and dashboards

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:

• Minimum 3‑5 years related experience in Financial Accounting or Public Accounting with a focus on process improvement and technology integration
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, financial data, internal consulting, and customer‑focused communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to follow through on multiple tasks and priorities
• Experience with process automation tools and familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate)
• Proficient with Microsoft suite of products; Advanced level skills in Excel
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently with precise detail and follow‑up reporting
• Experience with SQL or other query languages for data extraction and transformation
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or partial progress
• Good working knowledge of the insurance brokerage business
• Public company audit or accounting experience
• Financial analysis and budgeting experience

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.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• 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…

The benefits summary above applies to full‑time positions. If you are not applying for a full‑time position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

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 (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, 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 our business.