Staff Accountant I

Job overview

The Staff Accountant I role is onsite in Urbandale, IA; compensation is not specified. This contract assignment supports an insurance services client with accounting and financial operations. The accountant provides general accounting support, maintains ledger accounts or insured records, and may prepare entries, payments, billing, reports, and statements. The role also contributes to close processes, analysis, policy documentation, and compliance with applicable accounting and financial controls.

What you'll do

• Provide accounting support using Excel, processing, reporting, and workflow systems
• may prepare journal entries, money moves, payments, billing, reports, and consolidated statements
• maintain general ledger accounts or insured records
• may analyze reports and variances, coordinate accruals, support monthly and quarterly close, apply funds, process refunds, or request payments
• assist with accounting policies and process improvements
• verify work and guide less-experienced staff
• support compliance with corporate policies, SOX, SSAE16, tax regulations, and applicable GAAP.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff accountant i

accounting support

general ledger

journal entries

financial reporting

excel

monthly close

sox

insurance services

urbandale ia

sga inc.

associate’s degree

1–3 years’ experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Contract assignment with an insurance services client; requires an associate’s degree, 1–3 years of experience, and intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency.

About the employer

SGA Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Insurance Agencies and Brokerages. Sector: 52.