Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant I

Location: Urbandale, IA (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $20–$24/hour (W2)

Work Schedule:

This role requires onsite work during the initial training period. After training is completed, the position will transition to a hybrid schedule with approximately six onsite days per month.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant I to support billing and accounting operations. This role will focus on processing billing transactions, applying payments, researching checks, and assisting with disbursements. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process billing transactions and apply payments accurately
• Perform disbursements and maintain financial records
• Research checks and resolve payment discrepancies
• Prepare and analyze accounting reports, billing statements, and account reconciliations
• Maintain and analyze client or account records
• Assist with variance and trend analysis for key accounts and reports
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions
• Respond professionally to internal and external email communications
• Support the development and documentation of accounting procedures and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and applicable accounting standards

Systems and Tools Used:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access Database
• Internal processing systems
• Workflow management systems

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–3 years of accounting or finance-related experience
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple systems and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in accounting, finance, or billing operations
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills

What You Can Expect:

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in billing, payment processing, and financial reporting
• Exposure to established accounting practices and systems
• A collaborative team environment with opportunities to contribute and grow professionally

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates 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

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are 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

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are 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.