We are seeking a talented individual to join our Revenue team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Urbandale, and it is a hybrid role with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Staff Accountant I, you will be part of the Revenue Accruals, Deferrals & Shares team. The team works on revenue accruals, deferrals, shares and various other revenue areas within the four operating companies that makes up Marsh McLennan. This opportunity has a fixed term of 6 months.   

We will count on you to:

Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, consolidated statements, and client account reconciliations while analyzing and maintaining the general ledger accountsResearch accounting policy and reporting issues, prepare position paper/policy on related subject, prepare financial statements and disclosures, and reconcile to appropriate support informationPrepare and analyze revenue and expense reports; coordinate revenue and expense accruals and ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly closePerform variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts carriers, clients, administrative systems, financial statement line items, and related disclosures, including Management's discussion and analysis; findings may be presented to senior managementReview internal processes and procedures, provide recommendations to management for improvement, and assist/lead implementation of process changes and projectsEnsure compliance with corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX procedures, SSAE16 procedures tax regulations, local GAAP and US GAAP and local statutory regulations (as applicable) regarding financial mattersPrepare ad hoc analyses as assigned

What you need to have: 

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience0-3 years of professional experience in accounting or financeExperience and affinity for Accounting systemsKeen attention to detailAbility to communicate effectively – written and verbalProficient in Excel and working knowledge of the MS Office suite

What makes you stand out?

Prior experience successfully automating reportingWorking knowledge of reconciliations and journal entriesAbility to analyze large data setsCapable of thriving in fast paced dynamic environmentSound judgement

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

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. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

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.