We are seeking a talented individual to join our Finance team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Urbandale, IA. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Are you a Finance professional looking for a new opportunity working for a global organization that offers immediate responsibility and development opportunities? Do you have a strong academic background and a meticulous eye for detail? Are you looking to utilize the experience you have gained in balancing multiple deliverables whilst satisfying a strict control environment by retaining the highest standards of governance? If you have answered yes to the above, then this could be the role for you.
We will count on you to:
- Serve as a subject matter expert on company revenue recognition policies in accordance with ASC 606.
- Review contracts for validity and accuracy.
- Produce and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reports.
- Assist with timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close and financial statement delivery.
- Lead projects and provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and senior management.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, SOX procedures, US GAAP, and local statutory regulations.
- Maintain working files, including formulas, macros, and Power BI dashboards.
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel, including pivot tables.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Prior accounting experience (2+ years preferred), including experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Experience working with internal or external audits and implementing process improvements.
- Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
What makes you stand out:
- Prior experience in the insurance industry.
- Revenue recognition experience in accordance with ASC 606.
- Experience with GL account reconciliation and journal entries.
- Previous experience in a similar environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
Why join our team:
- 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 new 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience.
- Prior accounting experience (2+ years preferred), including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel, including pivot tables.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience working with internal or external audits and implementing process improvements.
- Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Prior experience in the insurance industry.
- Revenue recognition experience in accordance with ASC 606.
- Experience with GL account reconciliation and journal entries.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
Marsh McLennan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as generous, including sizable PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and additional time off such as paid volunteer time and “Summer days.” These time-off benefits are portrayed as a standout part of the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision options, with additional supports like disability and life insurance and access to mental health resources and an EAP. The breadth of plan options is positioned as a core strength of the benefits package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as solid, with 401(k) programs and employer matching frequently highlighted alongside other financial programs. Stock purchase options are also referenced as an additional wealth-building component of the total rewards mix.
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What We Do
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries. Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity. Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics. Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society. Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.
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