Senior Accountant

@ Gallagher Bassett

Senior Accountant

Rolling Meadows, IL

Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Gallagher Bassett helps clients navigate complex claims, supports recovery, and delivers impactful outcomes. As a Senior Accountant, you'll handle financial statements, analysis, and compliance, contributing to a purpose-driven team focused on teamwork, curiosity, and making a difference.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
5 years of related experience
Proficiency in Excel
Broad knowledge of accounting principles
Strategic recommendation skills

Qualifications

Experience with Month End Close Process
Strong organizational skills
High attention to detail
Process improvement mindset
Experience with JDE (preferred)

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Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

How you'll make an impact

We are hiring a Senior Accountant for our Gallagher Bassett team!

This role will be responsible for:

Presenting recommendations to management based on analysis.
Preparing financial statements and/or public reports (balance sheet, statement of cash flows, etc.).
Most complex activities associated with general ledger, financial reports, and budget analysis.
Producing timely, accurate and reliable financial information, including preparation of P&L, balance sheets, and group consolidations.
May post accruals/prepayments, reconcile intercompany accounts, P&L and balance sheet accounts, manage & control the fixed asset register, capital expenditure controls & reporting, produce monthly consolidation reporting pack, produce statutory accounts, compute corporate tax (in conjunction with tax function) and/or analyze cost center reporting.
Reviews the work of and trains (formally or informally) less senior staff on financial compliance issues.

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:

2-3 years of related experience.
Experience with Accounting Month End Close Process.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Accurate in completing work with a high attention to detail.
Process improvement mindset.
Experience with JDE is a plus.

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Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

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