Client Staff Accountant
About The Position
Risk Program Administrators (RPA), a division of Gallagher, provides risk management consulting services to public, private, and nonprofit entities across the United States. Its services include self-insured program administration, alternative risk financing analysis, third-party vendor management, loss control and prevention, claims administration, and insurance coverage review. The Client Staff Accountant performs a broad range of daily and monthly accounting functions under general supervision, supporting client fulfillment-based needs. The role focuses on daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting activities, including accounts receivable, payment monitoring, reconciliations, invoicing, and assistance with the month-end close and external audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of accounting experience.
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professionalism and creativity when representing the company with clients and colleagues.
- Cooperative attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fluid work environment.
- Patience, resiliency, and tolerance of stressful situations.
- Desire and drive to improve, grow, and create efficiencies.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of US GAAP.
- QuickBooks experience.
- Microsoft D365 Dynamics experience.
- Audit experience.
- Insurance industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of high-volume accounts receivable functions for various insurance programs.
- Communicate with clients regarding payments, balances, and courtesy notices.
- Prepare backup documentation and enter journal entries into the accounting system.
- Assist with the month-end close process.
- Monitor and audit incoming payments, including ACH and check deposits.
- Reconcile data between systems.
- Record and post client invoices and payments.
- Follow up on outstanding customer balances.
- Assist with external audits.
- Research and resolve invoicing and payment inquiries and discrepancies.
- Perform routine and established projects.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support well-being.
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning.
- Collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership.
- Opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
