Marsh McLennan is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Urbandale office:


Staff Accountant II



What can you expect?


Dynamic culture and collaborative team environment.
Excellent training plan which will set you up for success.
Opportunities to make an impact in a dynamic role, in which no two days are the same.


What is in it for you?


Opportunity to grow your knowledge of the industry, through partnership with various internal stakeholders.
Excellent opportunities for long-term growth within the company.
Competitive benefits including: medical, dental, vision, and 401k.
Generous paid vacation time, paid sick leave, and one paid corporate volunteer day.


We will count on you to:


Serve as a subject matter expert as it pertains to company revenue recognition policies.
Review contracts to ensure validity and accuracy.
Review accrual, deferral, and share journal entry support.
Assist with timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close and financial statement delivery.
Assist with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, SOX procedures, US GAAP and local statutory regulations (as applicable) regarding financial matters.
Collaborate with groups outside of accounting.
Work with team members daily.


What you need to have:


Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Prior accounting experience (2+ years preferred)
Experience reviewing journal entries and month end close
Experience working with internal or external audit
Experience of implementing process improvements
Revenue recognition experience
Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
Excellent time management skills



What makes you stand out?


Prior experience working within the insurance industry.
Prior revenue recognition experience.
Prior GL account reconciliation and journal entry experience.
Prior experience working with sales and operations functions.

Marsh McLennan(NYSE: MMC) is the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas ofrisk, strategy and people. The Companys 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries.With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses.Marshprovides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients.Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wymanserves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit (link removed), or follow us onLinkedInandX.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.