Accountant

HireTalent; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent in Urbandale, IA is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our fast-paced accounting team. The role focuses on general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly closings, with emphasis on accuracy and process discipline.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and solid analytical abilities to support financial reporting and internal controls across billing, revenue, and expense flows.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a fast-paced accounting team. This individual will support key accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, billing, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Support billing, payments, money movement activities, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close processes.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and investigate trends.
• Prepare accounting reports, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate revenue and expense accruals as needed.
• Process refunds, apply payments, and support account maintenance activities.
• Assist in developing and improving accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members or offshore accounting staff when needed.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or general ledger experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with formulas, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in General Ledger Accounting.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Understanding of month-end close processes.
• Exposure to accounting systems, reporting tools, and workflow management platforms.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.