Staff Accountant I — Hybrid, End-to-End Finance Ops

Canon Recruiting Group; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon Recruiting Group in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Staff Accountant I to join our Accounting Operations team. This contract-to-hire role operates with limited supervision, owning end-to-end accounting processes and collaborating with cross-functional partners.

The position requires a Bachelor s degree in accounting and 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to manage projects from planning through delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
• Ability to operate independently and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to own end-to-end processes or projects (planning, milestones, monitoring, delivery).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with minimal supervision by taking ownership of tasks, priorities, and deliverables; set clear goals and execute a plan to achieve them.
• Own entire projects or processes within the job area, including developing plans, setting milestones, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely, successful outcomes.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to peers and more junior colleagues by sharing expertise, best practices, and insights (individual contributor role; not a people manager).
• Communicate effectively within and outside the job function, including with external customers/vendors/stakeholders as applicable; share updates clearly and resolve inquiries professionally while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Influence operational practices and procedures by presenting recommendations, promoting effective approaches, and collaborating with stakeholders to align practices across functions.
• Solve difficult, multifaceted problems that require understanding a broader set of issues by gathering information, analyzing root causes and interdependencies, and applying critical thinking to develop solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project ownership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelore2s degree in accounting

Job description

Canon Recruiting Group in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Staff Accountant I to join our Accounting Operations team. This contract-to-hire role operates with limited supervision, owning end-to-end accounting processes and collaborating with cross-functional partners.

The position requires a Bachelor s degree in accounting and 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to manage projects from planning through delivery.