Staff Accountant - 2nd Stage

5 Star Recruitment; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training plan

Opportunities for long-term growth

Collaborative team environment

Dynamic company culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant for their Urbandale, Iowa office. In this role, you will prepare journal entries, analyze general ledger accounts, and ensure compliance with various regulations. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of accounting experience, strong communication skills, and intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel. This position offers excellent long-term growth opportunities within a supportive and dynamic culture.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and administrative system accounting reports.
• Analyze and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports.
• Perform variation and trend analysis for key accounts.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulations.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving mind-set

Strong communication skills

Strong attention to details

Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MS Excel

Education

College degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline

Associates required, Bachelors preferred

Job description

About the job Staff Accountant - 2nd Stage

Education (Degree Required): Associates required Bachelors preferred

Number of Years Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience

Top 3 skills you would like to see on a resume:

• Analytical and problem-solving mind-set
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to details

What can you expect?

• Dynamic culture and collaborative team environment
• Excellent training plan which will set you up for success
• Opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic role, in which no two days are the same

What is in it for you?

• Opportunity to grow your knowledge of the industry, through partnership with various internal stakeholders
• Excellent opportunities for long-term growth within the company
• Opportunity to work for a leading global company with great benefits

We will count on you to:

• 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:

• 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

What makes you stand out:

• College degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline