Staff Accountant I

Staff Accountant I

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Fiduciary Accounting 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.

As a Staff 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.