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-up
• Process and record ACH, check, and electronic payments with accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain customer accounts and resolve billing, payment, and account balance discrepancies
• Prepare and enter journal entries and accounting transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and other accounting systems
• Assist with month-end close activities, reconciliations, AR aging reviews, and supporting schedules
• Follow up with clients regarding outstanding balances, payment status, and account inquiries
• Respond to customer and internal stakeholder inquiries professionally and efficiently
• Support financial reporting, analysis, and routine accounting projects
• Maintain thorough documentation of transactions, collections efforts, and account activity
• Assist with process improvements and support Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance workflows and system enhancements

About you

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, accounting, or finance operations
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes, reconciliations, journal entries, and general accounting principles
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and account reconciliation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability 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 field
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, QuickBooks, or other ERP systems
• Experience supporting month-end close activities and financial reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working in insurance, benefits administration, professional services, nonprofit, or trust-based environments
• Advanced Excel skills

What Makes You Successful

• Customer-focused and service-oriented approach
• Strong sense of accountability and follow-through
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently
• Professional, resilient, and adaptable mindset
• Commitment to accuracy and continuous process improvement

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Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• 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
• 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)