Job Title: Staff Accountant I
Job Location: Urbandale, IA
Skills: Accountant, Journal Entries, Payments, Billing, local GAAP and US GAAP

Experience level: Associate
Experience required: 3 Years
Education level: Associate degree
Job function: Accounting/Auditing
Industry: Insurance
Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

NOTE: Hybrid or Onsite (Please provide # of days): The initial 4 to 8 weeks of training will be in the office. In office days will be reduced as their knowledge base increases. Once they have acquired a solid base knowledge they will switch to hybrid. We are in the office as a team every Tuesday and every other Monday.


Top 3 skills you would like to see on a resume:

• Analytical and problem-solving mind-set
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to details

• Dynamic culture and collaborative team environment
• Excellent training plan which will set you up for success
• Opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic role, in which no two days are the same

• Opportunity to grow your knowledge of the industry, through partnership with various internal stakeholders
• Excellent opportunities for long-term growth within the company
• Opportunity to work for a leading global company with great benefits

• Prepare journal entries, money moves, payments, billing, administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements.
• Analyze and maintain the general ledger accounts and/or client insured records.
• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances to forecast, budget and prior year; may 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; apply funds to insured records; process refunds to insured records; request payments for carriers and third parties. Findings may be presented to senior management, partners, carriers or clients.
• 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.

• College degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline

• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• College degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline