Staff Accountant I - Accounts Receivable

About the position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Account Operations team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Urbandale, and it is a hybrid role with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. As a Staff Accountant I - Accounts Receivable, you will work with the client team and clients to collect on past due invoices. This is a great opportunity to add value as a key contributor to the team and collaborate with Cash Application and offshore Collections teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, implementation, and documentation of procedures and process improvements for general collections and reporting functions.
• Assist in the collection of outstanding invoices while maintaining client relationships.
• Provide feedback and guidance for offshore Collections team members.
• Perform analysis and reporting on past due client trends and identify level of risk and root cause of non-payment.
• Collaborate with other onshore team members to develop process efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and SOX procedures.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of collections, finance, or related experience.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Strong verbal/written communication and teamwork skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel and working knowledge of the MS Office suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Prior reporting and project work experience.
• Attention to details.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leaders.
• Vibrant and inclusive culture.
• Range of career opportunities.
• Benefits and rewards to enhance well-being.