Staff Accountant

Job Title : Staff Accountant I (Contract Role)

Location : Urbandale, IA (Onsite)

Employment Type : Contract

Experience Level : Junior / Associate

Work Arrangement : Onsite daily during training, then 6 times per month onsite

Position Summary

A leading organization is seeking a Staff Accountant I to support daily accounting operations, including billing, payment application, disbursements, and financial accuracy. This role is ideal for a junior-level accounting professional with strong attention to detail and hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel.

What You Can Expect

Work under general supervision while performing core accounting functions

Serve as a key contributor within a dynamic and collaborative accounting team

Opportunity to learn and grow within a large, enterprise-level organization

Key Responsibilities

Perform accounting support tasks with accuracy and adherence to established accounting practices

Process billing transactions and ensure accuracy in payment applications

Research checks and investigate discrepancies

Handle disbursements and maintain organized financial records

Respond professionally to internal and external emails

Prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

1-3 years of accounting experience

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Experience with billing or payment processing is highly preferred

Ability to research financial discrepancies and reconcile records

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred Skills

Experience in large corporate or financial services environments

Familiarity with accounting principles such as GAAP

Exposure to ERPs or accounting software platforms

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

Junior-level accounting professional

Local to the Urbandale, IA area

Comfortable working onsite until fully trained

Demonstrates consistent experience with Excel formulas, data analysis, or spreadsheet management