Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives in a mission-focused environment? Delta Dental of Iowa is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our collaborative team. You will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of Delta Dental of Iowa, its subsidiaries, and related organizations. You will manage the payroll function with precision and compliance, prepare GAAP-based financial statements, and manage key regulatory filings and tax calculations. You will serve as backup for monitoring the company's cash positions and reviewing the accuracy of cash transactions across bank accounts, contributing to sound financial stewardship and operational integrity. If you're ready to bring your expertise to an organization that's making a difference in the lives of Iowans, we would love to meet you!

Why Delta Dental of Iowa? For your smile. For your health. For your community. At Delta Dental of Iowa, we're more than just a dental and vision insurance company. Improving health and wellness is at the center of everything we do. As a not-for-profit, we aim to build stronger communities by investing in actions that promote and improve health. Delta Dental of Iowa invests 40% of our dollars directly back into the communities we serve. Come see why we are passionate about "Bringing Smiles" to our customers. Our team enjoys competitive pay and benefits, an awesome "One Team" approach, and a company culture that fosters "Exceptional Quality Service" and "Leadership at All Levels." Together, we can make a difference not only in Iowa but across the country.

Essential Functions and Principal Accountabilities :

• Manage the payroll function and ensure payroll is prepared accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Prepare payroll related budget and financial plans.
• Prepare Form 990 for Delta Dental of Iowa and the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation.
• Ensure accuracy of payments for employee benefits.
• Work with Human Resources to understand employee benefits and compensation as they relate to payroll. Collaborate with Human Resources on HRIS and Payroll system needs.
• Prepare various management fee reports for subsidiaries.
• Manage internal sales incentive reporting and payment.
• Prepare financial reports, budget forecasts, and 3-year plans of one or more subsidiary companies.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping of the company's PAC accounts.
• Lead various audits, including the annual financial audit, 401k audit and SOC audit.
• Serve as back-up resource for cost allocation and analysis of cost allocation reports.
• Serve as back-up resource for annual broker bonus and monthly commissions.
• Promote service quality efforts be committed to developing a team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Delta Dental of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is also the policy of Delta Dental of Iowa to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.