Entry Level Staff Accountant (Accounting, Financing & …, Urbandale

Temp to Hire Hybrid Opportunity

The initial 4 to 8 weeks of training will be in the office. In office days will be reduced as the knowledge base increases. Once you have acquired a solid base knowledge you can switch to hybrid. We are in the office as a team every Tuesday and every other Monday.

Responsibilities:
Prepare journal entries, money moves, payments, billing, administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements.
Analyze and maintain 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; ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close;
Perform variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts or reports; apply funds to insured records; process refunds to insured records; 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.
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.

What you need to have:
Associates degree or equivalent experience
1-3 years of experience
Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
Analytical and problem-solving mind-set
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal