Staff Accountant I

Marsh is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting. The Staff Accountant I will support the Fiduciary Accounting team by processing and reconciling accounts receivable and payable transactions, supporting period-end close activities, resolving account issues, maintaining documentation and controls, and assisting with process improvements and special projects.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1+ 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
• 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

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of six days per month in the office.
• Professional development opportunities
• Interesting work and supportive leaders
• A vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• A range of career opportunities
• Benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being