Staff Accountant - Billing Operations | Hybrid After Training | Urbandale, IA

Location

Urbandale, Iowa 

Employment Type

Full-Time | Hybrid Schedule After Training

Position Overview

A growing organization within the insurance and financial services sector is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily billing operations, payment processing, reconciliations, and accounting administration activities. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting professional with strong MS Excel capabilities, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple financial processes in a fast-paced environment.

The selected candidate will support billing, payment applications, disbursements, reporting, and account maintenance while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of financial transactions.

Candidates must be local to the Urbandale, IA area.

Work Environment

• On-site during initial training period
• Hybrid flexibility available after training completion (approximately 6 on-site days per month)

Key Responsibilities

Billing & Payment Processing

• Process billing transactions and apply incoming payments accurately
• Perform payment application and disbursement activities
• Research outstanding checks and resolve payment discrepancies
• Maintain accurate accounting and insured/client records

Accounting & Financial Support

• Prepare and analyze accounting reports, billing statements, and reconciliations
• Support accounting administration and financial processing activities
• Perform variance and trend analysis related to billing and accounting operations
• Ensure timely and accurate transaction processing

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Analyze account activity and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with reporting functions and consolidated statement preparation
• Support internal accounting procedures and operational controls

Systems & Workflow Management

• Utilize multiple systems including:
  • MS Excel
  • Access Database
  • Processing Systems
  • Workflow Systems
• Manage multiple accounting tasks and systems simultaneously
• Maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Support compliance with SOX procedures, accounting policies, and financial regulations
• Assist with documentation updates and process improvement initiatives
• Ensure adherence to internal accounting standards and controls

Communication & Team Collaboration

• Respond professionally to internal and external communications
• Collaborate effectively across departments and with team members
• Prioritize competing responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required
• 1–3 years of accounting, finance, billing, or related experience
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel proficiency required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous accounting or finance experience within insurance or corporate environments
• Experience with billing operations, payment processing, or reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when needed

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Local candidates only
• Junior-level accounting professionals encouraged to apply
• Candidates must clearly demonstrate hands-on MS Excel experience within their resume
• Strong multitasking and accuracy-focused mindset preferred

Additional Information

• Hybrid schedule available after training
• No relocation assistance available
• No visa sponsorship available now or in the future
• Excellent opportunity for career growth within a professional corporate environment

Candidate Submission Requirements

Please provide the following information for submission consideration:

1. Summary of accounting or finance background, including MS Excel experience
2. Full legal name
3. Month and Day of birth (required as a unique identifier for client submission)
4. Desired hourly pay rate
5. LinkedIn profile link
6. Current location and relocation details if applicable
7. Current US work authorization status
8. Future sponsorship requirement status