Staff Accountant I

Marsh McLennan • Urbandale, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our MMA Securities 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 join a close-knit team where collaboration and mentorship create a strong foundation for your growth in the broker-dealer industry. You’ll take ownership of a critical cash application function, managing commission reconciliations, clearing unidentified cash, maintaining carrier and client databases, and partnering with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies between systems. This role offers meaningful exposure to revenue reporting, acquisition onboarding, and the day-to-day financial operations that keep the organization running.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or high school diploma/GED with demonstrated relevant experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
• Superior attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality of work
• Highly engaged, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality work
• Resourceful with a proactive mindset and strong problem solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Excel

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience

Responsibilities

• Clear unapplied or unidentified cash
• Apply fees and other fee payments in internal system
• Maintain a database of carriers, carrier contacts, client names, client codes, account numbers, policy numbers, and other identifying information to ensure commissions are applied efficiently
• Partner with the Supervisory Principal and Reps as needed for revenue reporting and missing commission research
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve reconciliation discrepancies across systems
• Prepare posting reconciliations between bank receipts and cash postings to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Convert new businesses and acquisitions onto the company platform

Benefits

• professional development opportunities
• interesting work
• supportive leaders
• vibrant and inclusive culture
• career opportunities
• benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree