Accountant Jobs in Iowa

INTRODUCTION

We are seeking a talented individual to join our GL 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 I, you will support revenue accounting activities across Marsh’s four operating companies, ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely close processes. You will prepare and analyze journal entries, reconciliations, and financial data while identifying trends, resolving accounting issues, and supporting process improvements. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with teams, contribute to impactful projects, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, consolidated statements, and client account reconciliations; maintain general ledger accounts
• Research accounting policy and reporting issues; prepare position papers and financial statements, disclosures, and support reconciliations
• Prepare and analyze revenue/expense reports; coordinate accruals and ensure timely monthly and quarterly close
• Perform variation and trend analysis across key GL accounts, carriers, clients, administrative systems, financial statement line items, and related disclosures, including Management's discussion and analysis; present findings to senior management as needed
• Review internal processes and recommend improvements to management; assist and lead implementation of process changes and projects
• Provide guidance and verify the work of less experienced accountants; ensure compliance with corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX, SSAE16, tax regulations, and applicable local and US GAAP and statutory requirements
• Prepare ad hoc analyses as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 0-3 years of professional experience in accounting or finance
• Knowledgeable of reconciliations and journal entries
• Exposure with or exposure to accounting systems
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the MS Office suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience successfully automating reporting
• Ability to analyze large data sets
• Capable of thriving in fast paced, dynamic environment while exercising sound judgment

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 an impact on 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.

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 reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.

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.