Marsh & McLennan is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Urbandale office:Staff Accountant IIWhat can you expect?Collaborative team environment with opportunity to learn and work alongside experienced accounting professionals.Opportunity to explore the operational side of accounting.Excellent training plan to set you up for success in the position.What is in it for you?Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.Generous paid time off including vacation and sick leave, as well as one annual corporate volunteer day.Excellent opportunities for professional development and career growthOpportunity to identify and deliver process improvements to improve the efficiency of the accounting function.We will count on you to:Apply cash and perform regular bank reconciliations.Research any variances in the general ledger.Verify work of and provide guidance and training to less experienced team members.Ensure compliance with corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX procedures, SSAE16 procedures tax regulations, local GAAP and US GAAP and local statutory regulations (as applicable) regarding financial matters.Assist in the development and implementation of internal accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements for general accounting functions.Apply and balance funds to insured records; process refunds to insured records; request payments for carriers and third parties. Prepare higher level of reconciliations between administrative systems and other sources and present findings to a senior manager.What you need to have:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceAdvanced proficiency with MS ExcelPrior accounting experience (3+ years preferred)Strong communication skills both written and verbal.What makes you stand out:Proficiency with MS AccessProficiency with VBAMarsh McLennan(NYSE: MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas ofrisk, strategy and people. The Company's 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries.With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses.Marshprovides 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 Wymanserves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us onLinkedInandX.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.If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected] McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.