Company:
MMC Corporate
Description:
Are you a Finance professional looking for a new opportunity working for a global organization that offers immediate responsibility and development opportunities Do you have a strong academic background and a meticulous eye for detail Are you looking to utilize the experience you have gained in balancing multiple deliverables whilst satisfying a strict control environment by retaining the highest standards of governance If you have answered yes to the above then this could be the role for you.
We are seeking Staff Accountant II who can work out of our Urbandale IA office
What can you expect
- A dynamic culture and collaborative team environment.
- Excellent training plan to set you up for success.
- Opportunities to make an impact in a role where no two days are the same.
- Support the continued growth of our Global Accounting Operations team.
- Engage with a global team while maintaining high standards of governance.
We will count on you to:
- Serve as a subject matter expert on company revenue recognition policies in accordance with ASC 606.
- Review contracts for validity and accuracy.
- Produce and maintain daily weekly monthly and yearly reports.
- Review accruals deferrals and journal entry support.
- Assist with timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close and financial statement delivery.
- Lead projects and provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including auditors and senior management.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies SOX procedures US GAAP and local statutory regulations.
- Play a lead role in continuous improvement of business processes and expansion of global processes.
- Maintain working files including formulas macros and Power BI dashboards.
- Assist with ad-hoc tasks projects and initiatives as required.
What you need to have:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or equivalent experience.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel including pivot tables.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Prior accounting experience (2 years preferred) including experience with journal entries reconciliations and month-end close.
- Experience working with internal or external audits and implementing process improvements.
- Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
What makes you stand out:
- Prior experience in the insurance industry.
- Revenue recognition experience in accordance with ASC 606.
- Experience with GL account reconciliation and journal entries.
- Previous experience in a similar environment.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
Whats in it for you
- Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one (medical dental vision STD/LTD life insurance retirement savings plan).
- Generous paid vacation time sick leave floating holidays and one paid corporate volunteer day.
- Opportunities for long-term growth within the company including tuition reimbursement and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Access to Employee Resource Groups for networking mentoring and volunteer opportunities.
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 90000 colleagues Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit or follow on LinkedIn and X.
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 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
Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan 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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC