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Job Title: Staff Accountant (Accounting Operations)
Location: Urbandale, IA (Hybrid - 6 onsite days/month: every Monday every other Thursday)
Job Type: Contract (6 months)
Work Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (30-minute lunch)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract-to-Hire: Potential
Interview Process: 2 Rounds (Virtual)
About the Role
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations for a leading organization in the insurance industry. This role involves handling revenue recognition, commission postings, cash applications, and reconciliation duties in a highly regulated broker-dealer environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, keen attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform critical cash application functions, including clearing unapplied or unidentified cash.
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Apply fees and other payments in internal systems.
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Maintain databases related to carriers, clients, accounts, and policy identifiers to streamline commission application.
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Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Supervisory Principal, Reps) to resolve commission and revenue reporting issues.
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Reconcile bank receipts with internal postings to ensure accuracy.
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Follow up on broker of record changes with providers.
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Support audit processes including FINRA, SEC, D&T, AML, and internal audits.
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Assist with onboarding new businesses or acquisitions onto the company platform.
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Identify and correct reconciliation issues across internal systems.
Required Qualifications
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Must Have
- Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- Client facing experience
- Insurance industry background