Staff Accountant I

Staff Accountant I
Location: Urbandale, IA
Duration: 6+ Month Contract

Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting support requiring familiarity with and experience in accounting practices under general supervision.
• Prepare journal entries, money moves, payments, billing, administrative system accounting reports, and/or consolidated statements.
• Analyze and maintain general ledger accounts and/or client insured records.
• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances to forecast, budget, and prior year; coordinate revenue and expense accruals.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close; perform variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts or reports.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures, and process improvements for general accounting functions.
• Verify work of and provide guidance to less experienced accountants or offshore staff.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX procedures, SSAE16 procedures, tax regulations, local GAAP, US GAAP, and local statutory regulations regarding financial matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Recent college graduate with limited or internship level experience.
• Associate’s degree.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior finance or general ledger accounting experience.
• Good organizational skills and teamwork.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple systems and tasks.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to be part of a leading global company with a dynamic culture.
• Opportunities for career growth.