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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. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payments to carriers by pulling and verifying documentation.

<b>Introduction</b>:
<div class="ewa-rteLine">Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.</div><b>Overview</b>:
<p style="margin:0px">We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and organized <strong>Accounting Assistant</strong> to support our Accounts Payable team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payments to carriers by pulling and verifying documentation. This position requires a strong understanding of basic accounting principles, such as debits and credits, and proficiency in Excel, including the use of VLOOKUP functions.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">***Please note that this is a temporary position.  There may be an opportunity to be converted to an employee upon completion of the assignment.  This is a hybrid role to be based out our office in Frederick, MD.</p><b>How you'll make an impact</b>:
<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li><strong>Accounts Payable Processing:</strong> Review, verify, and process invoices to ensure payments are made to the correct carriers for the correct amounts.</li><li><strong>Documentation Management:</strong> Pull and analyze supporting documentation to validate payment details and resolve discrepancies.</li><li><strong>Data Accuracy:</strong> Utilize Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, to cross-reference data and ensure accuracy in payment processing.</li><li><strong>Reconciliation:</strong> Assist in reconciling accounts payable transactions and resolving any outstanding issues with carriers.</li><li><strong>Compliance:</strong> Ensure all payments comply with company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Collaborate with internal teams and external carriers to address payment inquiries and discrepancies.</li><li><strong>Reporting:</strong> Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports related to accounts payable activities.</li></ul><b>About you</b>:
<p style="margin:0px">Required: </p><ul><li>High school diploma and 2 years related experience or Bachelor's degree required. Must understand bookkeeping/accounting principles.</li></ul><p style="margin:0px">Preferred: </p><ul><li>Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role is highly desirable.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and other data analysis functions.</li><li>Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems is a plus.</li><li>Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits and credits.</li><li>Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing and processing financial data.</li><li>Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies effectively and efficiently.</li><li>Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.</li></ul><p style="margin:0px">#LI-MS2</p><b>Compensation and benefits</b>:
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt">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.  </p><p style="margin-bottom:8pt">Below are the <strong>minimum core benefits</strong> you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: </p><ul><li>Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!</li><li>Life and accident insurance</li><li>401(K) and Roth options</li><li>Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)</li><li>Educational expense reimbursement</li><li>Paid parental leave</li></ul><p style="margin:0px"><strong>Other benefits include:</strong></p><ul><li>Digital mental health services (Talkspace)</li><li>Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)</li><li>Training programs</li><li>Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing</li><li>Charitable matching gift program</li><li>And more...</li></ul><p style="margin:0px"><em>**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.</em></p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><strong style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:12pt">We value inclusion and diversity</strong></p><p style="margin-bottom:8pt"><a href="https://www.isrvr.com/is/DigitalAssets/EligiblityRequirements/index.html" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Click Here</a>to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements</p><p style="margin-bottom:8pt">Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. </p><p style="margin-bottom:8pt">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.</p><p style="margin-bottom:8pt">Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. </p><p style="margin-bottom:8pt">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.</p>

<p>Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, helps clients address risk, protect assets and recover from losses. The products and services we provide keep businesses and institutions running, and enable individuals and families to rebuild their lives. Gallagher is the only insurance broker recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a World's Most Ethical Company.
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Gallagher provides retail and wholesale property and casualty brokerage, alternative risk transfer services, employee benefit consulting, and actuarial services. Gallagher also offers claims and information management, risk control consulting and appraisal services, human resource consulting, and retirement services.
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Accounting Assistant (Hybrid) - Temporary Position

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Please note: If this position is posted as either fully remote and/or hybrid, in accordance with company policy, individuals residing within a 50-mile radius of a branch location may be required to work onsite in a hybrid capacity as there may be occasions when on-site presence is necessary to meet specific business needs. Supporting: Shared Services - provides temporary service support to other IOA account teams and account management support to new producers during their first 3-6 months.

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<p><b>Description</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Job Description:</b></u></p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><div><div><p><b>Title: Account Manager - Commercial Lines</b> </p></div><div><p><b>Fully Remote: </b>candidates in Eastern Time Zones<br/><b>Supporting: </b>Shared Services - provides temporary service support to other IOA account teams and account management support to new producers during their first 3-6 months.<br/><b>Seeking: </b>construction / contractor experience & real estate experience<br/> <br/><i>Please note: If this position is posted as either fully remote and/or hybrid, in accordance with company policy, individuals residing within a 50-mile radius of a branch location may be required to work onsite in a hybrid capacity as there may be occasions when on-site presence is necessary to meet specific business needs. Additionally, our remote work policy includes having a dedicated, distraction-free workspace. Remote work is not a substitute for childcare, elder care, or other personal responsibilities during working hours. To view our branch locations, please visit: ioausa.com/locations</i> <br/> <br/><b>About the Role:</b> Manage an assigned book of business, ensuring account retention and supporting new business. Coordinate day-to-day administrative and customer service activities, resolving complex issues, and ensuring no errors or omissions. </p></div><div><p> <br/><b>Key Responsibilities:</b> </p></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Technical Competence</b>: Maintain technical competence and industry expertise. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Team Leadership</b>: Direct daily activities of the account management team. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Customer Service</b>: Handle customer service requests, policy administration, billing, claims, and coverage analysis. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Policy Management</b>: Manage policy expirations and renewals. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Renewal Process</b>: Conduct client research, prepare submissions, negotiate coverages, and present proposals. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Accounts Receivable</b>: Monitor reports and take action on delinquent accounts, collecting outstanding balances. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>System Maintenance</b>: Maintain agency management systems and carrier/vendor platforms, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Activity Monitoring:</b> Monitor and maintain activity/suspense to ensure timely completion. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Communication:</b> Maintain frequent, transparent communication with the account team regarding workload status and any issues. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Service Excellence:</b> Deliver excellent service, proactively anticipate needs, and respond quickly to service requests. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Policy Compliance:</b> Stay updated on company policies and procedures. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Continuous Improvement:</b> Seek and adopt best practices to improve individual and team performance. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Champion IOA Values:</b> Demonstrate integrity and leadership. </p></li></ul></div><div><p> <br/><b>Ideal Candidate Qualifications:</b> </p></div><div><ul><li><p>5 years of account management experience </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Thorough knowledge of insurance brokerage and client needs </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Required active licensing; professional designation (CIC or equivalent) preferred </p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Exceptional customer service, communication, multitasking, and organizational skills </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>High School Diploma (or equivalent) </p></li></ul></div><div><p> <br/><b>What We Offer:</b> </p></div><div><ul><li><p>Competitive salaries and bonus potential </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Company-paid health insurance </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Paid holidays, vacations, and sick time </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>401K with employer match </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Professional growth and career progression opportunities </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Respectful culture and work/family life balance </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Community service commitment </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Supportive teammates and a rewarding work environment </p></li></ul></div><div><p> <br/><b>What to Expect (Application Process):</b> </p></div><div><ul><li><p>30-Minute Phone Screen, Online Assessments, and Interview(s) </p></li></ul></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Salary Range</b></u></p><p>The expected pay range for this position is $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year, depending on experience, relevant skills, and geographic location.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left">Insurance Office of America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p>

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