Staff Accountant (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 a Staff Accountant on a contract basis to support our Customer’s business needs. This role is hybrid (3 days per week for the first 4 weeks, then up to 1-2 days per week thereafter) in Urbandale, IA.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting support across functions such as Accounts Receivable, Cash Control, General Ledger, and reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries, payments, billing transactions, and accounting reports
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts and related financial records
• Perform variance and trend analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Support monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Coordinate revenue and expense accruals
• Process fund applications, refunds, and payment requests to third parties
• Generate and review administrative and financial reports for stakeholders
• Assist in developing and improving accounting policies, procedures, and processes
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, SOX controls, GAAP standards, and regulatory requirements
• Verify work and provide guidance to less experienced staff when needed
• Support internal and external audits and reporting requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial operations and reporting

Skills and Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger processes
• Familiarity with accounting classifications and financial reporting
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under supervision while managing assigned tasks
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and teams
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel

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.