Staff Accountant II

Quest Oracle Community; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Staff Accountant II to join our Fiduciary Accounting team. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least six days per month and offers opportunities to contribute to accurate, timely reporting.

You will review and reconcile AR/AP transactions, prepare receipts and invoices, assist with month-end close, and collaborate with internal teams to improve processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience with AR/AP.
• Experience in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and across departments.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and reconcile AR/AP transactions and related entries.
• Prepare and analyze receipts, invoices, payments, credits, and refunds with proper coding.
• Investigate discrepancies, unapplied cash, short pays, and overpayments timely.
• Perform account reconciliations and support month-end/quarter-end close.
• Monitor aging and follow up on past due balances and open items.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve billing issues.
• Maintain documentation and support internal controls and SOX/compliance.
• Identify process improvements and assist with workflow enhancements.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

2+ years accounting experience AR/AP

High-volume environment

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Reconciliation skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent yet collaborative

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics)

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Fiduciary Accounting team at Marsh. This role will be based in Urbandale and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of six days per month in the office.

As a Staff Accountant II, you will provide accounting support requiring familiarity and experience in accounting practices. You will have the opportunity to add value as a key contributor to the team.

We will count on you to:

• Review, process, and reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, as well as related general accounting entries
• Prepare and analyze customer receipts, vendor invoices, payments, credits, debit memos, and refunds to ensure accuracy and proper coding
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unapplied cash, short pays, overpayments, outstanding balances, and invoice or payment issues in a timely manner
• Perform account reconciliations and support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including aging reviews and reporting
• Monitor AR/AP aging and follow up on past due balances, invalid deductions, and open items to maintain clean ledgers
• Partner closely with internal teams and vendors to resolve billing, payment, and account issues efficiently and professionally
• Maintain strong documentation and support internal controls, SOX/compliance requirements, and audit requests
• Identify process improvements and assist with implementing workflow enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Assist with special projects, ad hoc analyses, and other duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience, with hands-on exposure to both accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Experience in a high-volume environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments

What makes you stand out?

• Prior experience in a high-volume AR/AP environment
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar
• Familiarity with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Exposure to cash applications, vendor management, or billing operations
• Demonstrated success improving accounting processes, controls, or reporting efficiency

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 (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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 [e-mail].

Marsh 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 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.