Accounting Operations (Staff Accountant) (13596-1) Urbandale, IA

Accounting Operations (Staff Accountant)Experience level: Associate Experience required: 3 Years Education level: Bachelors degree Job function: Accounting/Auditing Industry: Insurance Pay rate : View hourly payrate Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No Visa sponsorship eligibility: NoDuration: 6 monthsHours: 7:30 - 4:00 with 30-minute lunchContract to hire: PotentialRemote or Onsite: Hybrid (6 times a month. Every Monday and every other Thursday)Interview process: 2 Rounds (Virtual)Ideal start date: ASAPProficiency with MS Excel is MUSTEducation: Bachelors degree in accounting or financeExperience: 1-2 years experienceJob Profile DescriptionStaff Accountant IWhat can you expect?You will join a close-knit team of 4 individuals with a great working relationship. This will provide you with a crucial foundation for your training and career developmentYou will interact with a variety of internal stakeholders, allowing you the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge within the broker-dealer industryYou will perform a critical cash application function within the organizationWhat is in it for you?Opportunity to grow your knowledge of the industry, through partnership with various internal stakeholdersExcellent opportunities for long-term growth within the companyWe will count on you to:Clear unapplied or unidentified cash.Follow up on changes to the broker of record with providers.Apply fees and other fee payments in internal systemMaintain database of carriers, carrier contacts, clients name, client code or short name, account #, policy # or other identifying information so commissions can be applied more efficiently.Work with Supervisory Principal and Reps as needed for revenue reporting, investigating missing commissions, etc.Liaise with various internal stakeholders to identify and correct any reconciliation issues between internal systemsPrepare posting reconciliation between bank receipts and cash postings to ensure completeness and accuracyRespond to Audit Requests (FINRA, SEC, D&T, AML, Internal).Convert new businesses/acquisitions onto the company platform.What you need to have:HS degree or equivalentProficiency with MS ExcelStrong communication both written and verbal ability to interface with stakeholders at varying levels of seniorityHigh attention to detailEngaged and motivated attitudeWhat makes you stand out?Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or related discipline (preferred)1-2 years of accounting / finance experienceWorking Place: Urbandale, Iowa, United StatesCompany: ESR Healthcare