Accounting Operations Specialist

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Accounting Operations Specialist for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial/Insurance Services clients in Urbandale, Iowa.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and has accountability for day-to-day accounting processes and systems, ensuring accurate processing, recording, and reporting of financial information.
• Be responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of financial reporting
• Assist with the maintenance and improvement of the internal control environment including general adherence and knowledge of SOX controls and external audit procedures, as applicable.
• Ensure daily management activities are conducted in compliance with internal and external control requirements.
• Adhere to the accounting principles and practices and regulatory environment and ensures these principles and practices are applied in the daily work.
• Delegate, review, approve, and on occasion, may prepare requests for ad hoc analysis of various types of financial information utilizing operational and financial analytics as appropriate for the situation.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to accounting staff.
• Responsible for driving the engagement and culture of the team.
• Understand the financial strategies, plans of the business, and serves as consultant to management and controllers on processes with financial implications, financial plans, and business performance.
• Lead team and possibly cross functional teams in identifying opportunities to improve operating efficiency, controls, implement new technologies, develop solutions, achieve consensus for change and drive projects through implementation.
  
  

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related fields.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience
• Ability to drive consistent execution and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with both clients and colleagues in a fast-moving professional team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including advanced Excel knowledge.
• Ability to manage your work efficiently.
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience leading and partnering with colleagues in multiple locations.
• The ability to manage complex business process issues, resolving conflicts as well as complex problems and ensure on-time delivery.
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.