Accountant (Revenue Recognition)

Marsh McLennan • Urbandale, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join the Global Revenue Recognition team at Marsh. This role will be based in Urbandale and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. As an Accountant on the Revenue Recognition team, your leadership will be instrumental for the revenue recognition team to achieve and surpass departmental goals. This individual will oversee several aspects of the teams’ daily operations, including control execution, month-end close, cross-functional projects, and audit.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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 [email protected].

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.
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Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong analytical and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a global accounting team
• Prior experience with revenue recognition policy and controls
• Ability to explain accounting concepts clearly to business leaders

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert as it pertains to company revenue recognition policies in accordance with ASC 606.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Serve as the lead accountant on transformative projects that leverage technology to automate processes and strengthen controls.
• Support month end close by reviewing and approving complex revenue transactions.
• Analyze control landscape for automation opportunities, including the creation of proposals and project plans

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees