Hybrid 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