Staff Accountant I

Company

Marsh

Description

Staff Accountant I

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to join the Accounting Operations team at Marsh as a Staff Accountant I. This role will support critical financial processes, including cash application, reconciliations, revenue reporting, and audit requests within the broker-dealer environment.

The Staff Accountant I will work with a close-knit team and collaborate with internal stakeholders across the organization while developing specialized knowledge of accounting operations and the broker-dealer industry.

We will count on you to

• Clear unapplied and unidentified cash.
• Follow up with providers regarding broker-of-record changes.
• Apply fees and other payments in internal systems.
• Support revenue reporting and investigate missing commissions.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve reconciliation issues.
• Reconcile bank receipts and cash postings to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Respond to audit requests from FINRA, the SEC, external auditors, AML teams, and internal audit.
• Support the conversion of new businesses and acquisitions onto the company platform.

What you need to have

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• An engaged, motivated, and collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow established processes.

What makes you stand out?

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
• One to two years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with cash application, reconciliations, revenue reporting, or related accounting operations.
• Familiarity with the broker-dealer industry.

Why join our team

• Join a close-knit team with a strong working relationship and opportunities for training and career development.
• Build specialized industry knowledge through collaboration with internal stakeholders across the organization.
• Benefit from long-term growth opportunities and competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and generous paid time off.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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@marsh.com.

Marsh 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 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.