Hybrid Staff Accountant II: AR/AP & Month-End Expert

Marsh Agency; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Agency in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Staff Accountant II to join our Fiduciary Accounting team. The role combines accounting support with AR/AP processes and requires 2+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s in Accounting.

We offer a hybrid work arrangement with in‑office presence. You will help with month‑end close, reconciliations, SOX compliance, and process improvement across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience with AR/AP exposure.
• Experience in a high‑volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and reconcile AR/AP transactions and related entries.
• Prepare receipts, invoices, payments, credits, and refunds with proper coding.
• Investigate discrepancies and aging items to resolve issues promptly.
• Support month‑end and quarter‑end close activities and aging reporting.
• Monitor AR/AP aging and pursue past due balances and open items.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve billing issues.
• Maintain documentation and support SOX/compliance and audits.
• Identify process improvements and assist with workflow enhancements.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Dynamics

Job description

Marsh Agency in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Staff Accountant II to join our Fiduciary Accounting team. The role combines accounting support with AR/AP processes and requires 2+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s in Accounting.

We offer a hybrid work arrangement with in‑office presence. You will help with month‑end close, reconciliations, SOX compliance, and process improvement across departments.