Staff Accountant I

Experience level: Associate

Experience required: 2 Years

Education level: Bachelors degree

Salary : $23 per hour Competitive pay rate based on experience 

Location: Urbandale, IA ( Hybrid )

Type : Contract

Onsite: Current in office requirements is a rotation of 1-2 days per week. During the initial onboarding and training Client may require additional days onsite for in-person training.

Job Summary

This position is for an entry-level professional individual contributor in General Accounting, who works under close supervision. Under general supervision this role provides accounting support requiring familiarity with and experience in accounting office practices as well as knowledge of a variety of accounting classifications. Duties may be performed in various groups within Controllership including, but not limited to, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Control, Fiduciary and General Ledger.

Responsibilities include

• Apply receipts, reconcile cash and process carrier disbursements.
• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances, disbursement and billing; may ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Assist with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX procedures, SSAE16 procedures, tax regulations, local GAAP and US GAAP and local statutory regulations (as applicable) regarding financial matters.
• What you need to have:
• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MS Excel