Staff Accountant I
Location: Urbandale IA (Hybrid)
Experience Level: Associate
Education: Associate Degree (Bachelors Preferred)
Job Type: Contract
About the Role
We are seeking a Staff Accountant I to join our team and support key financial operations including journal entries payments billing and general ledger maintenance. This role requires a detailoriented and analytical professional with strong communication skills and a problemsolving mindset. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic fastpaced environment and have experience with US GAAP and local GAAP compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries money moves payments and billing.
- Analyze and maintain general ledger accounts and client insured records.
- Generate and analyze accounting reports including variances to forecasts budgets and prior years.
- Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Conduct variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts.
- Apply funds to insured records process refunds and request payments for carriers and third parties.
- Support the development and implementation of accounting policies and process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies SOX procedures SSAE16 tax regulations and financial reporting standards (local GAAP & US GAAP).
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
- Associate Degree in Accounting Finance or a related field (Bachelors preferred).
- 13 years of accounting experience.
- Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with financial reporting standards and compliance regulations.
Why Join This Team
- Collaborative team environment with a strong training program.
- Opportunity for longterm career growth within the organization.
- Exposure to diverse financial operations and key stakeholders.
- Be part of a dynamic fastpaced role where no two days are the same.
Interview Process
- Initial phone screening with the recruitment team.
- Followup interview with hiring managers and relevant stakeholders.
If you are a detailoriented accounting professional looking for an opportunity to grow in a global fastmoving company we encourage you to apply!