Staff Accountant II

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Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join ourAccounting Operations team atMarsh. This role will be based inUrbandale and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of six days per month in the office.

As aStaff 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, money moves, administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements
• Analyze and maintain the general ledger accounts and/or client insured records
• 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
• Apply and balance funds to insured records; may process refunds to insured records; may request payments for carriers and third parties including variances to forecast, budget and prior year
• Prepare higher level of reconciliations between administrative 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, transitions to and from teams both onshore and offshore, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Balance sheet and account reconciliation knowledge and experience
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, specifically MS Excel
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organizational and time management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mind-set

What makes you stand out?

• Experienced with PowerBI and/or SQL

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.