Accounts Payable Process Integration and Carrier Relations Analyst

Accounts Payable Process Integration and Carrier Relations Analyst

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As the Accounts Payable Process Integration and Carrier Relations Analyst at Arthur J. Gallagher, one of the largest insurance brokerage companies globally, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless transition of transactional accounting functions. The position demands a unique combination of transactional accounting expertise, insurance industry knowledge, and project management skills to drive successful integration processes. This role is instrumental in enabling operational excellence and supporting sustainable growth by ensuring the effective integration of transactional accounting functions across the organization.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Process Integration and Carrier Relations Analyst will act as an integration lead and trade payables subject matter expert, providing leadership and guidance to both onshore and offshore team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of carrier payables operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Payables Management for Premiums and Commissions : Streamline payables management processes for premium payments, and commissions. Optimize carrier relationships and payment terms while developing standardized workflows and approval processes to improve transparency and control.
• Integration Planning : Develop comprehensive integration plans for transactional accounting functions that align with the company's strategic objectives and operational requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration milestones, timelines, and resource needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication : Act as a key liaison between accounting teams, business units, insurance carriers, brokers, and external partners throughout the integration process. Communicate integration objectives, progress updates, and potential risks to stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Problem Solving : Lead and resolve discrepancies with offshore partners on escalated issues, ensuring timely and accurate payments to insurance carriers. Participate in tasks as assigned for conversion, merger and acquisition integration as they relate to the carrier payables process. Ensure compliance with Company policies, Sarbanes-Oxley, Corporate Financial policies, and industry regulations. Serve as the primary point of contact for select carriers and branch locations on high-priority or sensitive matters. Act as a subject matter expert, offering training and support to team members and stakeholders. Lead by example, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners, ensuring open communication and mutual trust.

About You Required

Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. Expert understanding of billing processes and best practices. Highly proficient in billing software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Able to travel.

Preferred : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, carrier payables, or a similar role, preferably in the insurance or financial services industry. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.). Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

We Value Inclusion and Diversity

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. 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. 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. 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.