Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant I
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Staff Accountant I for a contract assignment with one of our premier Insurance Services clients in Urbandale, IA.

Responsibilities :

• What are the applications to be supported?
  • Excel
  • Processing Systems
  • Reporting Systems
  • Workflow System
• 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:
  • May prepare journal entries, money moves, payments, billing, administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements. Analyzes and maintains the general ledger accounts and/or client insured records.
  • May prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances to forecast, budget and prior year; may coordinate revenue and expense accruals; may ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close; Performs variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts or reports; may apply funds to insured records; may process refunds to insured records; may request payments for carriers and third parties. Findings may be presented to senior management, partners, carriers or clients.
  • Assists with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions.
  • Verifies work of and provides guidance to less experienced levels of accountants or offshore staff. Position may provide functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions. 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Associate's degree
• 1-3 years of experience
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
• What makes you stand out?
  • Prior Finance or General Ledger Accounting experience
  • Good organizational skills & teamwork
• Soft Skill requirements (team fit/personality requirements)
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Manage multiple systems and tasks
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving