About this opportunity
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. lists this Senior Accountant opportunity in rolling meadows, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Accountant
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.
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.
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.
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. 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, and the opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact.
Worksite address
rolling meadows, IL, 60008, US
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