Staff Accountant I

Accounting Support (Contract)

Location: Urbandale, Iowa, United States. This onsite role is intended for local, junior-level candidates. The schedule is one onsite day during the first week and two during the second week, for approximately six onsite days per month.

Role Overview

Under general supervision, provide accounting support using knowledge of accounting practices. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the team and grow within a global company.

Responsibilities

• Process disbursements, billing, payment applications, administrative system accounting reports, and consolidated statements.
• Analyze and maintain accounts and client or insured records.
• Prepare and analyze accounting reports, including variance, disbursement, billing, and statement reports, and support timely, accurate processing.
• Conduct variance and trend analyses for key accounts or reports.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and documenting accounting and operating policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Help ensure compliance with corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX and SSAE 16 procedures, tax regulations, US GAAP, and applicable statutory regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree.
• 1–3 years of experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Finance or accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and teamwork are preferred.