Senior Accountant

Marsh McLennan•Urbandale, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Controllership Team within the Financial Reporting function. This position can be based in either Urbandale, Iowa, or New York, NY, and requires being in the office three days a week. The Senior Accountant will perform a pivotal role for the Global Controllership function, driving the financial reporting process and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and external reporting requirements.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or the equivalent
A minimum of 3 years of overall professional experience in Accounting (Big 4 or public accounting experience preferred)
Knowledge of Microsoft packages
Technical proficiency in US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

Nice To Haves

A Masters degree
Strong organizational, project management, and multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to manage expectations and deliver results
Positive attitude, with strong influencing skills
Inclusive working style and effective communication skills are essential
Quick learning team player that is highly motivated and energetic

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of publicly filed financial documents in accordance with US public company standards
Stay current with recent accounting and financial pronouncements (SEC, FASB, PCAOB etc.) and perform the necessary research to provide recommendations to Management for their likely impact on the Company
Contribute to the periodic review and update of existing Accounting Policies, and drafting of new policies as necessary
Assist with external audits including preparation and review of financial statements under US GAAP
Serve as point of contact for external auditors on financial statement disclosure and tie out questions
Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment
Coach staff as required and provide guidance, advice and support to ensure issues are resolved and addressed appropriately and in a timely fashion
Develop actionable insights in response to ad hoc requests for financial information, as well as analysis using various reporting tools
Participate in/lead planning and implementation of projects affecting the function and its processes
Develop and maintain relationships with other functional groups (Investor Relations, Corporate Treasury, FP&A, etc.), business segments and stakeholders
Adhere to the philosophy of “continuous improvement” by always looking for ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes