Senior Accountant

Join to apply for the Senior Accountant role at Marsh McLennan. This position can be based in either Urbandale, Iowa, or New York, NY, and requires being in the office three days a week.

Marsh is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Controllership Team within the Financial Reporting function. This position is pivotal for the Global Controllership function, driving the financial reporting process and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and external reporting requirements.

• Be a part of a global accounting team
• Work in a fast‑paced environment in a company with strong values
• Interact with senior leadership across the enterprise
• Be a subject matter expert on accounting and reporting issues

• Assist with the preparation of publicly filed financial documents in accordance with US public company standards
• Stay current with recent accounting and financial pronouncements (SEC, FASB, PCAOB, etc.) and perform the necessary research to provide recommendations to Management for their likely impact on the Company
• Contribute to the periodic review and update of existing Accounting Policies, and drafting of new policies as necessary
• Assist with external audits, including preparation and review of financial statements under US GAAP
• Serve as point of contact for external auditors on financial statement disclosure and tie‑out questions
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment
• Coach staff as required and provide guidance, advice and support to ensure issues are resolved and addressed appropriately and in a timely fashion
• Develop actionable insights in response to ad‑hoc requests for financial information, as well as analysis using various reporting tools
• Participate in or lead planning and implementation of projects affecting the function and its processes
• Develop and maintain relationships with other functional groups (Investor Relations, Corporate Treasury, FP&A, etc.), business segments and stakeholders
• Adhere to the philosophy of “continuous improvement” by always looking for ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or the equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of overall professional experience in accounting (Big 4 or public accounting experience preferred)
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Technical proficiency in US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

• A Master's degree
• Strong organizational, project‑management, and multi‑tasking skills with a demonstrated ability to manage expectations and deliver results
• Positive attitude, with strong influencing skills
• Inclusive working style and effective communication skills
• Quick‑learning team player that is highly motivated and energetic

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders
• A vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for clients and communities
• A range of career opportunities, 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.

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 identity 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.

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