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At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Allied Claims Administration, Inc. a joint venture between Gallagher (a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services) and H.C. I. R. (a for-profit subsidiary of the Georgia Hospital Association), is a Third Party Administrator that provides claims management and administrative services to self-insured workers’ compensation funds as well as self-insured hospitals in Georgia and North Carolina. At Allied Claims Administration, we strive to mitigate our clients’ cost related to their claims while providing positive interaction with the client and injured employees. The overall objective of this position is to assist in the overall accounting functions of the company and perform a variety of accounting, compliance and system related responsibilities.

Based in the Atlanta, Georgia area, this position offers a dynamic and multifaceted opportunity within an organization that combines the close-knit atmosphere of a small company with the competitive pay and comprehensive benefits of a large corporation. The role involves managing full-cycle accounting (GAAP and Statutory) for three companies, including tasks such as preparing and recording journal entries, managing monthly and year-end closings, performing reconciliations, maintaining fixed assets, and reconciling general ledger accounts. Additionally, the position encompasses various aspects of internal and external reporting during the monthly close process. The candidate will also support compliance efforts, collaborate with underwriting and external auditors, and contribute to system-related tasks and projects.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial statements, including all related Insurance Department filings required by statute.
• Provide financial reports and insights to the board of trustees. o Manage daily financial transactions, including receipts, disbursements, receivables, payables, and collections.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries with supporting documentation to the general ledger, ensuring timely reconciliations of all detailed accounts.
• Support annual budget preparation, corporate projections, and annual audits, acting as the primary liaison with the external audit firm. o Assist in the preparation of Federal and State income tax returns, licensing forms, and other tax filings, including 1099s for designated entities.
• Coordinate and analyze financial data, presenting it in a clear, actionable, and user-friendly format. o Support the implementation, maintenance, and adherence to internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and statutory accounting standards.
• Manage depreciation schedules, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements and standards.
• Assist with the implementation and management of company software systems, optimizing financial processes and workflows.
• Handle reporting and special projects as requested, delivering results in a timely and efficient manner.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree, CPA and 5 years of experience.

Preferred:

• Strong attention to detail, with a proven ability to follow standard procedures accurately.
• Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to meet business-critical deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 4+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience.
• CPA, MBA, or other financial designation is preferred but not required.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets and databases, supported by strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software and programs, ensuring accurate and efficient financial management.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently, seize opportunities, and deliver outcomes without direct supervision.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment

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We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• 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

Other benefits include:

• 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...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

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Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

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Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.