Client Staff Accountant

Gallagher•San Diego, CA

10d

About The Position

Gallagher helps clients face risk with confidence, enabling them to grow, lead, and innovate. Backed by a digital ecosystem and advanced data analytics, employees are empowered to build trust and make a meaningful impact. The company fosters a culture of teamwork, integrity, curiosity, and new ideas, encouraging career ownership. RPA San Diego, a branch of Gallagher, operates as a third-party administrator, consultant, and strategic manager for benefit plans and trusts, aiming to deliver high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare to its members.

Requirements

High School diploma
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Perform 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.