Accounting Operations Analyst
MMC

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Accounting Operations Analyst team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Urbandale and is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As an Accounting Operations Analyst, you will work in a fast-paced environment within a company that upholds strong values, taking ownership of financials and being intricately involved in business operations. You will have the opportunity to lead change through exceptional financial management while collaborating with a diverse team of top-notch professionals and stakeholders around the globe.

We will count on you to:

• Ensure proper controls and procedures are being met, by partnering with the India hub, providing for our billing and reconciliation services
• Monitor resource levels and quality of work related to the India hub
• Hire, train, mentor, and supervise US based Marsh Advisory finance team members
• Review documentation monthly and update as needed
• Maintain client, contract/project information, and colleague information in the system of record
• Own the accuracy of monthly invoices to our clients and internal/external revenue allocations, maintain billing procedures, and coordinate monthly financial reporting for distribution to the global audience
• Streamline processes, as well as create and communicate standardized procedures and policies to adhere to SOX
• Prepare client, project, or client-specific ad hoc analyses
• Assist business colleagues with questions and problems related to time recording and cost entry
• Develop effective solutions to business challenges and support the Specialist - Accounting Operations with the development of new processes and procedures
• Manage projects from the implementation of new software modules to capturing and storing additional timekeeper, client and project data for teams assigned
• Partner with technology resources in the development and support of systems

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and ability to interact with both clients and colleagues in a fast-moving professional team environment
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel knowledge

What makes you stand out?

• Experience with direct supervision, leadership, and mentoring of individual contributors within an Accounting Operations structure
• Experience leading and partnering with colleagues in multiple locations
• The ability to manage complex business process issues, resolving conflicts as well as complex problems and ensure on-time delivery
• Leadership experience

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 impact for 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.

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Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world's top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

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 reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh 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.

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