Gallagher · 21 hours ago
Accounting Specialist
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGallagher is a company dedicated to helping clients manage risk effectively. The Accounting Specialist role involves performing specialized accounting functions, analyzing financial records, and developing strong relationships across business units to standardize processes.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsuranceManagement ConsultingRisk Management
Responsibilities
Under limited direction, performs a broad range of specialized accounting functions for a branch or department
Completes established project work and analyses of moderate to advanced complexity for multiple teams/areas of focus within Accounting/Finance
Primary duties include:
Assigning transaction codes to documents
Classifying, examining, and analyzing accounting records and preparing related financial reports and statements
Analyzing and verifying internal consistency, completeness, and arithmetic accuracy of account documents and making adjustments
Evaluating current processes/procedures to determine best course of action, implementing controls and efficiencies
Develops and maintains strong relationships across the business units to implement and standardize processes
May be responsible for identifying best practices, developing ad-hoc training, and reporting on project metrics
May support advanced commission functions
Performs special projects as assigned Works under support of senior staff
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and 5 years related experience
Well developed understanding of bookkeeping/accounting principals
Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Office Products
Advanced Microsoft Excel expertise
Solid background in the use of technology, particularly applications specific to department/area
Excellent communication skills written and oral
Preferred
Bachelors degree desirable
Knowledgeable in using various analytical approaches to problem solving
Work history in some sector of the insurance industry
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
And more...
Company
Gallagher
Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (58)
2024 (31)
2023 (32)
2022 (45)
2021 (36)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.7B2024-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $8.5B
2023-06-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
1984-06-29IPO
Leadership Team
Alec Herring
Area Senior Vice President
Mark Gresser
Executive Vice President
Recent News
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