Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Urbandale, Iowa, United States

About the Job

We are seeking a Staff Accountant with three years of experience to join our team in the insurance industry. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity that requires local candidates who can work onsite six days per month (Anchor Days: Thursday and every other Monday). The ideal candidate will bring strong client-facing experience and advanced Excel proficiency, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply fees and commission cash receipts across multiple entities
• Address inquiries from stakeholders across multiple lines of business
• Partner with team members to identify and implement process efficiencies
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across all lines of business to ensure accurate and timely cash receipt application

Required Qualifications

• Three years of accounting or auditing experience
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience
• Proven client-facing experience
• Insurance industry background

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Equivalent experience will be considered

Nice to Have

• Strong research skills
• Solid organizational abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting

This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, support stakeholders across different entities, and contribute to process improvements. You will also have opportunities for long-term growth within the company.

Additional Details

• Onsite: 6 days per month (Anchor Days: Thursday and every other Monday)
• Hours: 7:00 to 3:30 (flexible 8:00 to 9:00 start time)
• Interview Process: Zoom interview
• Contract-to-hire opportunity