Staff Accountant

What are we looking for in our Staff Accountant?

Our client, a renowned insurance services company based in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Staff Accountant.

Contract - W2 Non-Exempt

Location : Urbandale, IA

Pay Range : $ - $ per hour DOE

Duties :

Prepare journal entries, money moves, payments, billing, administrative system accounting reports and / or consolidated statements.

Analyzes and maintains the general ledger accounts and / or client insured records.

• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances to forecast, budget and prior year; may coordinate revenue and expense accruals;
• may ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close;
• Perform variance and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts or reports; may apply funds to insured records; may process refunds to insured records;

may request payments for carriers and third parties. Findings may be presented to senior management, partners, carriers or clients.

• Assist with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions.
• Verify work of and provides guidance to less experienced levels of accountants or offshore staff. Position may provide functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• BS Degree in Accounting or related studies
• Oracle experience preferred
• Experience in processing expense reports, cash management, General Ledger (GL)
• Proficiency in US GAA
• Demonstrated knowledge of Accruals, Month-End Close Processes, Bank Reconciliations, Customer Billing, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Revenue Analysis, Account Reconciliations, Financial Analysis

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Rate / Salary : $ - $ per hour DOE