Insurance Accountant

Gallagher•Orlando, FL

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an experienced accounting professional who loves digging into financial data, solving complex problems, and producing clean, audit‑ready financials? Do you enjoy mentoring others and improving processes? If so, this is an incredible opportunity to step into a high‑visibility, high‑impact role where your expertise truly matters. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Insurance Accountant to join our team and help drive the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our financial reporting. In this role, you’ll not only handle advanced accounting functions—you’ll also mentor staff accountants, improve processes, and support senior leadership with meaningful financial insights. If you’re ready to elevate your career and make a measurable difference, we want to meet you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration)
2 years of related experience
Experienced in advanced accounting functions
Skilled in financial analysis, reconciliations, and G/L management
Confident in mentoring and training junior staff
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive
A strong communicator who can explain financial information clearly
A problem solver who thrives on improving processes and finding solutions
Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Prepare schedules supporting Trial Balance account balances and reconcile differences
Review and reconcile expenses to ensure proper recording
Analyze monthly balance sheets and income statements for accuracy
Maintain a deep understanding of G/L account balances and their financial statement groupings
Create supporting documentation and annual rotating footnotes
Mentor and train staff accountants on assigned responsibilities
Provide guidance on footnotes, documentation, and accounting processes
Support management with explanations of account balances and transactions
Analyze accounting issues and develop effective solutions
Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency and drive improvements to completion
Manage assigned projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while keeping leadership informed
Maintain a well‑organized financial data and document warehouse
Ensure all financials are audit‑ready and prepared for management review
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

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
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