Staff Accountant I

Staff Accountant I

Urbandale, IA

Experience level: Associate

Experience required: 1 Year

Education level: Associate degree

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industry: Insurance

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: No

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Onsite Requirements: The Urbandale schedule is one day the first week, two days the second. It total's to about 6x a month.

Need Local and Junior level Candidates only!

What can you expect?
You will, under general supervision, provide accounting support requiring familiarity with and experience in accounting practices
Opportunity to add value in as a key contributor to the team







What is in it for you?
You will be part of a leading global company with a dynamic culture
Opportunities for career growth







We will count on you to:
Perform disbursements, billing, applying payments and administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements. Analyze and maintains accounts and/or client insured records.
Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances, disbursement, billing, and statements; may ensure timely and accurate processing.
Perform variation and trend analysis for key accounts or reports; may process disbursements to insured records; may process billing and statement reports to clients or insureds.
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:
Associate's degree
1-3 years of experience
Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MS Excel







What makes you stand out?
Prior Finance or Accounting experience
Good organizational skills & teamwork