Staff Accountant I

Marsh McLennan • Urbandale, IA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our accounting team at Marsh McLennan . This role will be based in the Urbandale office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least 6 days a month in the office. The Accounting Staff Accountant I will play a crucial role in managing client insured accounts and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. We will count on you to: Serve as the key point of contact for internal and external customers on client insured accounts. Manage client and carrier account data across multiple system platforms with high proficiency. Prepare and analyze various accounting reports for client teams, insurance carriers, executives, auditors, and internal contacts. Provide strong customer service, contribute to team tasks, and ensure successful execution of projects. Apply incoming cash and process outgoing payments in the accounting platforms. Perform policy level research within the accounting platforms.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, preferably in Business or Accounting.
• Proficient with MS Excel.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline.
• Prior experience working within the insurance industry.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Experience with other Microsoft applications such as power automate, OneNote, Power BI, etc.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key point of contact for internal and external customers on client insured accounts.
• Manage client and carrier account data across multiple system platforms with high proficiency.
• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports for client teams, insurance carriers, executives, auditors, and internal contacts.
• Provide strong customer service, contribute to team tasks, and ensure successful execution of projects.
• Apply incoming cash and process outgoing payments in the accounting platforms.
• Perform policy level research within the accounting platforms.

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 innovative 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees