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Staff Accountant / Accounting Specialist

PURPLE HIRES PRIVATE LIMITED
Urbandale, IA Contractor
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2027

Staff Accountant I – Urbandale, IA
Contract – 6 Months (Possible Hires)
Rate - $38/hr.
Schedule/Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch
Hybrid Schedule: 1 day one week; 2 days the next week, approximately 6 days per month
Interview Process: 2 rounds of interviews

Must-Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel skills

Responsibilities:

  • Process billing, payments, and disbursements
  • Maintain accounts and client records
  • Prepare and analyze accounting reports and statements
  • Assist in accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements
  • Ensure compliance with corporate, SOX, GAAP, and tax regulations
  • Respond professionally to internal/external communications

Additional Skills:

  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Prior finance/accounting experience is a plus

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Pay: $37.00 - $38.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • How many years of experience do you have in researching checks, billing, payment application, disbursements, and preparing/analyzing accounting reports (including statements and variances)? Did you perform these tasks in your most recent two roles?
  • Please also provide the best time and phone number to reach you today.
  • Do you have an Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field?
  • How many years of accounting experience do you have? (5 years required)
  • Are you comfortable with all of the below ? (NON NEGOTIABLE)

Rate - $38/hr. || 6 Months Contract (Possible Hire)
Schedule/Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch
Hybrid Schedule: 1 day one week; 2 days the next week, approximately 6 days per month

Ability to Commute:

  • Urbandale, IA 50323 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37 - $38

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