Staff Accountant I
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Job Location:
Urbandale, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
27 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Staff Accountant I
Location: Urbandale Iowa
Remote or Onsite: Hybrid (6 times a month. Every Monday and every other Thursday)
Contract to hire: Potential
Contract: 6 month assignment ASAP start
Shift: M-F 7:30 - 4:00 with 30 minute lunch
Pay Range: $41.67/hour paid weekly.
What can you expect
You will join a close-knit team of 4 individuals with a great working relationship. This will provide you with a crucial foundation for your training and career development
You will interact with a variety of internal stakeholders allowing you the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge within the broker-dealer industry
You will perform a critical cash application function within the organization
What is in it for you
Opportunity to grow your knowledge of the industry through partnership with various internal stakeholders
Excellent opportunities for long-term growth within the company
Competitive benefits including: medical dental vision 401k and generous paid time off
We will count on you to:
Clear unapplied or unidentified cash.
Follow up on changes to the broker of record with providers.
Apply fees and other fee payments in internal system
Maintain database of carriers carrier contacts clients name client code or short name account # policy # or other identifying information so commissions can be applied more efficiently.
Work with Supervisory Principal and Reps as needed for revenue reporting investigating missing commissions etc.
Liaise with various internal stakeholders to identify and correct any reconciliation issues between internal systems
Prepare posting reconciliation between bank receipts and cash postings to ensure completeness and accuracy
Respond to Audit Requests (FINRA SEC D&T AML Internal).
Convert new businesses/acquisitions onto the company platform.
What you need to have:
HS degree or equivalent
Proficiency with MS Excel
Strong communication both written and verbal ability to interface with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
High attention to detail
Engaged and motivated attitude
What makes you stand out
Bachelors degree in finance accounting or related discipline (preferred)
1-2 years of accounting / finance experience
Additional Details:
Leave Coverage
Covering two legal entities: MMA Securities and MMA Asset Management
Security industry preferred
Soft skills are more important
High regulated
High volume July October January (month end)
Daily cash reconciliation
Pulling cash details (finding the back up)
Post payments received
Researching
What are the applications to be supported
Excel Knowledge is a must
Soft Skill requirements (team fit/personality requirements)
High attention-to-detail
Good written and verbal communication skills
Hit the ground running
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels such as from office equipment.
- The ability to lift up to 30lbs
- Use of computers and technology
Here at Canon Recruiting People are our priority and we are committed to Include Diversity in every segment of who we are. It is only through our Diversity we are made a stronger organization and increase our ability to provide top tier candidates that our clients have come to know Canon for. We have an inclusive environment all employees are celebrated for their unique differences. The different perspectives and experiences of our workforce give us the competitive advantage that is essential for success in an ever-changing market. By promoting inclusion with the same enthusiasm we devote to quality and competency and using the experience from a diverse assortment of backgrounds and experiences Canon is able to improve the services and value we deliver to clients employees and customers. At Canon Diversification and Inclusiveness are much more than a corporate ambition; they are a critical component in our daily corporate life.
Canon Recruiting is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Canon Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Base pay information is based on market location. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our range of benefits may include health care and 401(k) savings plans. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please email
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
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