Staff accountant Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Required Education :

• Associates degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline

Required Qualifications / Skills / Experience :

• 1-3 years of experience
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
• Analytical and problem-solving mind-set
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to details

Preferred Qualifications / Skills / Experience :

• Insurance experience
• Accounting & Finance background

As an Accountant, you will play a key role in financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple areas :

• Analyze and maintain the general ledger accounts and / or client insured records
• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances to forecast, budget and prior year; may coordinate revenue and expense accruals; ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close
• Perform variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts or reports; apply funds to insured records; process refunds to insured records; request payments for carriers and third parties. Findings may be presented to senior management, partners, carriers or clients
• 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

Industry : Insurance

Estimated Start Date : ASAP

• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.