Staff Accountant II

NACBA; Urbandale, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh in Urbandale is seeking a Staff Accountant II to join the People Cost, Integrations & Special Projects team within the Accounting Operations group. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of six in-office days per month.

You will provide accounting support, prepare journal entries, analyze the general ledger, and help ensure timely monthly closes. Collaboration with stakeholders will drive process improvements and financial accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Balance sheet and account reconciliation knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience with AI tools and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and analyze revenue/expense reports; manage accruals and monthly closes.
• Perform variance and trend analyses versus forecast and prior year.
• Prepare higher level reconciliations between subledger systems and other sources.
• Verify work of and train less experienced accountants.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP and local regulations.
• Assist in developing internal accounting policies and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Financial acumen

Bachelor's degree in accounting

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Excel

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our People Cost, Integrations & Special Projects Accounting Operations 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:

• Prepare, review, and/or approve journal entries, reconciliations and/or consolidated statements
• Analyze and maintain general ledger accounts
• Prepare and analyze revenue and/or expense reports; coordinates revenue and expense accruals and ensures timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close.
• Perform variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts, including variances to forecast, budget and prior year
• Prepare higher level of reconciliations between subledger systems and other sources
• Verify work of and provide guidance or training to less experienced levels of accountants
• Ensure 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 matters
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal accounting policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Balance sheet and account reconciliation knowledge and experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and team members in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel capabilities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workload efficiently and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated financial acumen and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks

What makes you stand out?

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related
• Experienced with AI tools and process improvements

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.