Staff Accountant II

Marsh McLennan•Urbandale, IA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Fiduciary Accounting 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 II, you will provide accounting support requiring familiarity and experience in accounting practices. You will have the opportunity to add value as a key contributor to the team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2+ years of accounting experience, with hands-on exposure to both accounts receivable and accounts payable
Experience in a high-volume environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a high-volume AR/AP environment
Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar
Familiarity with month-end close and account reconciliations
Exposure to cash applications, vendor management, or billing operations
Demonstrated success improving accounting processes, controls, or reporting efficiency

Responsibilities

Review, process, and reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, as well as related general accounting entries
Prepare and analyze customer receipts, vendor invoices, payments, credits, debit memos, and refunds to ensure accuracy and proper coding
Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unapplied cash, short pays, overpayments, outstanding balances, and invoice or payment issues in a timely manner
Perform account reconciliations and support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including aging reviews and reporting
Monitor AR/AP aging and follow up on past due balances, invalid deductions, and open items to maintain clean ledgers
Partner closely with internal teams and vendors to resolve billing, payment, and account issues efficiently and professionally
Maintain strong documentation and support internal controls, SOX/compliance requirements, and audit requests
Identify process improvements and assist with implementing workflow enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Assist with special projects, ad hoc analyses, and other duties as assigned