Staff Accountant

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Controllership - Revenue Recognition team at Marsh . This role will be based in Urbandale, IA and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of six days per month in the office. As a Staff Accountant I on the Revenue Recognition team, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting reports while partnering with stakeholders across the business to support key accounting activities. You’ll analyze financial data, review reconciliations and revenue transactions, and identify opportunities to improve processes and controls. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and making a meaningful impact through continuous improvement. We will count on you to: Prepare, review and analyze various accounting reports including variances, billing, and other statements; may ensure timely and accurate processing Assist with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions Address inquiries from stakeholders across multiple lines of business Partner with team members to develop process efficiencies Perform reconciliation reviews Interact with various internal stakeholders including Controllers & Financial Planning Review system enhancements and upgrades to understand their function Review documentation for proper revenue recognition criteria Complete quality assurance reviews on fee and commission revenue for proper accounting treatment What you need to have: Associate's degree in finance or accounting Moderate proficiency with MS Excel High attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills What makes you stand out? Prior experience working within the insurance industry Prior experience with internal controls or auditing General ledger experience Experience with Oracle 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 an impact on 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Marsh 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr