Staff Accountant

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.

• 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, SSAE
  16, tax regulations, and applicable local and US GAAP and statutory requirements
• Prepare ad hoc analyses as assigned

• 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

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

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• Vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on clients and communities.
• Range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance your well‑being.
• Hybrid work: flexibility of working remotely with collaboration 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.

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 reaso