Staff Accountant

Russell Tobin's client an insurance company is hiring a Billing Processor (Accounting Support) in

Urbandale, IA.

Job Title: Staff Accountant I

Location: Urbandale, IA (Hybrid)

Duration: Contract through December 31, 2026 (Contract-to-Hire Potential)

Pay Rate: $24 - $25/hour

Start Date: Flexible

Work Schedule:

Flexible start time as early as 7:00 AM

Onsite 3 days/week for the first 4 weeks, then 1–2 days/week thereafter

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant I to join a collaborative accounting team. This is an entry-level professional role ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting practices and a willingness to learn and grow. The position offers exposure to a variety of accounting functions within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support general accounting functions including Accounts Receivable and cash applications
• Prepare journal entries, billing, payments, and accounting reports
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes
• Perform variance and trend analysis on financial data
• Reconcile commissions and revenue transactions
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies including overpayments and underpayments
• Communicate with external stakeholders including clients and insurance carriers via email
• Process refunds and apply funds to accounts
• Contribute to process improvements and system implementations (including cash application systems)
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable accounting standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or up to 4 years of relevant experience)
• 2–4 years of accounting experience
• Familiarity with Accounts Receivable and cash application processes
• Experience with accounting systems such as Oracle is preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Dependable and organized
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Effective written communication skills

Additional Information

• Team size: Approximately 10 members
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time role
• Exposure to commissions, revenue accounting, and policy builds

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.