Accounts Receivable Specialist (Temp-To-Hire) - Hybrid

Introduction 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. Overview Are you an Accounts Receivable professional who enjoys solving problems, managing customer accounts, and keeping financial records accurate? We're seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in San Diego. This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity offering a hybrid work schedule and the chance to build your career with a collaborative and growing organization. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a passion for delivering excellent service while maintaining accurate financial records. How You'll Make An Impact As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting daily accounting operations and ensuring timely payment processing and account management. Responsibilities include: Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment application, account research, and collections follow-upProcess and record ACH, check, and electronic payments with accuracy and timelinessMaintain customer accounts and resolve billing, payment, and account balance discrepanciesPrepare and enter journal entries and accounting transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and other accounting systemsAssist with month-end close activities, reconciliations, AR aging reviews, and supporting schedulesFollow up with clients regarding outstanding balances, payment status, and account inquiriesRespond to customer and internal stakeholder inquiries professionally and efficientlySupport financial reporting, analysis, and routine accounting projectsMaintain thorough documentation of transactions, collections efforts, and account activityAssist with process improvements and support Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance workflows and system enhancements About You Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent2-3 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, accounting, or finance operationsWorking knowledge of accounts receivable processes, reconciliations, journal entries, and general accounting principlesIntermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and account reconciliationStrong organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to learn and navigate accounting systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Preferred Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related fieldExperience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, QuickBooks, or other ERP systemsExperience supporting month-end close activities and financial reportingStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExperience working in insurance, benefits administration, professional services, nonprofit, or trust-based environmentsAdvanced Excel skills What Makes You Successful Customer-focused and service-oriented approachStrong sense of accountability and follow-throughAbility to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentCollaborative team player who can also work independentlyProfessional, resilient, and adaptable mindsetCommitment to accuracy and continuous process improvement #contingent Compensation And Benefits At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page. Competitive compensationComprehensive 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)