Accountant

For us, moving ahead means moving together. We’re living proof that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Our collaborations bring us all to a higher place than we could go alone. Staying open to each other’s ideas helps us get where we’re going faster and keeps morale high. The diversity of our workforce brings fresh perspectives that make “brainstorming” all the more stimulating. Equal opportunities are waiting for all. If you have much to contribute and will enjoy working with welcoming, inclusive colleagues, we invite you to apply.

MMC is seeking candidates for an Accountant role based in the Urbandale, Iowa office:

What can you expect?

• This is a highly visible role working directly with senior leadership across the globe. 
• This role will provide the colleague with exposure to almost all aspects of the general ledger and accounting policies allowing for rapid growth and learning.
• Within the first 60 days, this colleague should and will become a subject matter expect on the MMC global balance sheet reconciliation standard, a key financial accuracy, audit and SOX control.
• The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently.
• The ideal candidate should also be comfortable speaking up and communicating ideas and innovations during meetings with key stakeholders and leadership.
• We will be returning to the Urbandale office once we are safe to do so following the guidance of local health authorities and the CDC. Currently all employees are working remotely.

What is in it for you?

• Partnership with the senior leaders to deliver global improvements to reconciliation process.
• Ability to streamline processes and implement new ideas.
• A company with a strong brand and strong results to match.
• Competitive pay, continuing education reimbursement, generous benefits, and 401k matching and contribution plan.
• Opportunity to grow and expand your coaching and leadership skills.
• Path for internal mobility.
• Employee Resource Groups providing access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations.

We will count on you to:

• Execute daily accounting functions and processes as well as reporting financial statements and reconciliations.
• Partner closely with on shore and off shore colleagues to identify opportunities for.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of the accounting.
• Participate in projects impacting the department's processes.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for financial information.

What you need to have:

• Bachelors degree and 5+ years of professional work experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of accounting principles- specifically general ledger, balance sheet reconciliation, financial statement preparation, reporting and month end reconciliation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (especially with analyzing large data sets).
• An affinity for accounting systems.

What makes you stand out:

• Project management experience specifically for process improvement.
• Problem solving skills and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Macros.
• Experience with using Artificial Inteligence (AI) preferred but not required.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries.  With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter  develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer  delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.