Staff Accountant I (13750-1) Urbandale, IA

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Experience level: Associate Experience required: 3 Years Education level: Bachelor’s degree Job function: Accounting/Auditing Industry: Insurance Pay rate : View hourly payrate Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No Visa sponsorship eligibility: No
Need Local Candidates only!

The candidate must clearly demonstrate hands-on experience with MS Excel, in their resume.

Onsite: Onsite daily until trained, then once trained can move to 6x a month

Additional Details:
Processor Role – Billing
Payment application
Accuracy / Attention to detail
Researching Checks
Disbursements
Respond professionally to emails inside and outside communication
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Soft Skill requirements (team fit/personality requirements)
Strong Communication Skills
Manage multiple systems and tasks
Attention to Detail

What can you expect?
• You will, under general supervision, provide accounting support requiring familiarity with and experience in accounting practices
• Opportunity to add value in as a key contributor to the team

What is in it for you?
• You will be part of a leading global company with a dynamic culture
• Opportunities for career growth

We will count on you to:
• Perform disbursements, billing, applying payments and administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements. Analyze and maintains accounts and/or client insured records.
• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances, disbursement, billing, and statements; may ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Perform variation and trend analysis for key accounts or reports; may process disbursements to insured records; may process billing and statement reports to clients or insureds.
• 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:
• Associate’s degree
• 1-3 years of experience
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MS Excel

What makes you stand out?
• Prior Finance or Accounting experience
• Good organizational skills & teamwork