Accounting Operations Specialist (Hybrid - Urbandale, IA)

With roots dating back to the 1800s, our Customer is a global professional services firm HQ’d in New York City with businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting. Today, they are a unique group of businesses with many enduring competitive advantages. Among them are the quality of their colleagues, deep client relationships, vast global footprint, depth of intellectual capital, and cohesive and collaborative culture.

We are seeking an Accounting Operations Specialist on a contract basis to support our Customer’s business needs. This role is hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days remote/week) in Urbandale, IA.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting processes and systems, ensuring accurate processing, recording, and reporting of financial data
• Maintain ownership of financial reporting accuracy and integrity
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX requirements and external audit procedures
• Monitor and enforce adherence to accounting principles, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Review, approve, and occasionally prepare ad hoc financial analyses using operational and financial data
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a positive team culture and engagement
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support business operations and financial initiatives
• Serve as a consultant to management and controllers on financial processes, planning, and performance
• Identify and drive process improvements, operational efficiencies, and implementation of new technologies
• Lead and support projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment and timely delivery

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple teams
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to drive execution, manage priorities, and lead through influence

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with and leading teams across multiple locations
• Proven ability to manage complex business processes, resolve conflicts, and deliver results on time
• Experience driving cross-functional collaboration and process improvements

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.