Staff Accountant I (Contract) – GL, Reporting & Growth

247Hire; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) seeks a Staff Accountant I for a contract assignment with an Insurance Services client in Urbandale, IA. Under general supervision, you will provide accounting support and assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree, 1–3 years of experience, and solid MS Excel skills. You will work in a dynamic global company culture with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel proficiency.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork expected.

Responsibilities

• May prepare journal entries, money moves, payments, billing, and reports; analyze GL accounts and insured records.
• May prepare and analyze accounting reports including variances to forecast, budget or prior year; coordinate accruals.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, SOX and GAAP; assist with process improvements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Good organizational skills

Manage multiple systems and tasks

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) seeks a Staff Accountant I for a contract assignment with an Insurance Services client in Urbandale, IA. Under general supervision, you will provide accounting support and assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree, 1–3 years of experience, and solid MS Excel skills. You will work in a dynamic global company culture with opportunities for career growth.