Staff Accountant I

Job Title: Junior Staff Accountant / Accounting Associate
Location: Urbandale, IA 50323

Duration: Contract through December 31, 2027

Pay Rate: Up to $25.50/hr on W2

Experience: Min. 1–3 Years

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations, including billing, payment processing, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate accounting records. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of accounting experience and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices, billing, payments, and disbursements.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial transactions.
• Prepare and review accounting reports, statements, and reconciliations.
• Perform basic variance and trend analysis.
• Assist with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
• Support accounting process improvements and documentation.
• Follow company accounting policies, GAAP, and compliance procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher.
• 1–3 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple accounting tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or billing.
• Knowledge of reconciliations and general ledger accounting.
• Familiarity with GAAP or SOX compliance.
• Previous experience in corporate accounting, financial services, or insurance.

Ideal Candidate: A junior accounting professional with hands-on experience in Excel, billing, payment processing, and maintaining financial records who is looking to gain additional corporate accounting experience.

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.