Staff Accountant

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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team. You will be responsible for providing accounting support, requiring familiarity with and experience in accounting practices. This role involves processing billing, payment application, researching checks, and disbursements. You will also be responsible for responding professionally to both internal and external communications.
Responsibilities

• Perform disbursements, billing, payment applications, and administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements.
• Analyze and maintain accounts and/or client insured records.
• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances, disbursements, billing, and statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounting reports.
• Perform variation and trend analysis for key accounts or reports.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX procedures, SSAE16 procedures, tax regulations, local GAAP, US GAAP, and local statutory regulations regarding financial matters.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with general ledger, journal entry, cash reconciliation, cash flow analysis, and commissioning.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel.
• 1-3 years of experience in finance or accounting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant field.
• Good organizational skills and teamwork.

Work Environment
This position offers a hybrid work environment. The initial 4 to 8 weeks of training will be conducted in the office. As your knowledge base increases, in-office days will be reduced. Once a solid base of knowledge is acquired, you will switch to a hybrid schedule, working in the office as a team every Tuesday and every other Monday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Urbandale, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Urbandale,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.