Staff Accountant II

Staff Accountant IIUrbandale, IA -- Hybrid ContractNote: Everyday for training for 2 weeks, required to be onsite 6 days a month.Skills: Accounting, US GAAP, ACH payments, Checks Reconciliations, Cash Applications, Excel -Pivot Tables and Vlook Ups, Cash Flow, local GAAP and US GAAPPay rate: $30 per hour Client: Client McLennanExperience level: Associate Experience required: 5 Years Education level: All education level Job function: Accounting/Auditing Industry: Insurance Pay rate: $30 per hour Visa sponsorship eligibility: NoOnsite: Everyday for training for 2 weeks; required to be onsite 6 days a monthJob SummaryMay prepare journal entries, money moves, payments, billing, administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements. Analyzes and maintains the general ledger accounts and/or client insured records. May prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances to forecast, budget and prior year; may coordinate revenue and expense accruals; may ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close; Performs variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts or reports; may apply funds to insured records; may process refunds to insured records; may request payments for carriers and third parties. Findings may be presented to senior management, partners, carriers or clients. Assists with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions. Verifies work of and provides guidance to less experienced levels of accountants or offshore staff. Position may provide functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions. 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.