Staff Accountant I

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Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join ourFiduciary Accounting 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 I,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:

• Review, process, and reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, as well as related general accounting entries
• Prepare and analyze customer receipts, vendor invoices, payments, credits, debit memos, and refunds to ensure accuracy and proper coding
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unapplied cash, short pays, overpayments, outstanding balances, and invoice or payment issues in a timely manner
• Perform account reconciliations and support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including aging reviews and reporting
• Monitor AR/AP aging and follow up on past due balances, invalid deductions, and open items to maintain clean ledgers
• Partner closely with internal teams and vendors to resolve billing, payment, and account issues efficiently and professionally
• Maintain strong documentation and support internal controls, SOX/compliance requirements, and audit requests
• Identify process improvements and assist with implementing workflow enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Assist with special projects, ad hoc analyses, and other duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1+ years of accounting experience, with hands-on exposure to both accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Experience in a high-volume environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments

What makes you stand out?

• Prior experience in a high-volume AR/AP environment
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar
• Familiarity with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Exposure to cash applications, vendor management, or billing operations
• Demonstrated success improving accounting processes, controls, or reporting efficiency

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.