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:

• 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
• Be part of a leading global company with a dynamic culture
• Opportunities for career growth
• Perform disbursements, billing, applying payments and administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements. Analyze and maintains accounts and/or client insured records.
• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances, disbursement, billing, and statements; may ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Perform variation and trend analysis for key accounts or reports; may process disbursements to insured records; may process billing and statement reports to clients or insureds.
• 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.

Required Skills:

• Associate's degree
• 1-3 years of experience
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
• Excel
• Access Database
• Processing Systems
• Workflow System
• Soft Skill requirements (team fit/personality requirements)
• Strong Communication Skills
• Manage multiple systems and tasks
• Attention to Detail
• Good organizational skills & teamwork

Preferred Skills:

• Prior Finance or Accounting experience

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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