What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at TriOptus?
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Urbandale, IA - 50323 (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Months (Contract to Hire)
Hybrid or Onsite: The initial 4 to 8 weeks of training will be in the office. In office days will be reduced as their knowledge base increases. Once they have acquired a solid base knowledge they will switch to hybrid. We are in the office as a team every Tuesday and every other Monday.
Job Description:
Top 3 skills you would like to see on a resume:
• Analytical and problem-solving mind-set
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to details.
What can you expect?
• Dynamic culture and collaborative team environment
• Excellent training plan which will set you up for success
• Opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic role, in which no two days are the same.
What is in it for you?
• Opportunity to grow your knowledge of the industry, through partnership with various internal stakeholders
• Excellent opportunities for long-term growth within the company
• Opportunity to work for a leading global company with great benefits.
We will count on you to:
• Prepare journal entries, money moves, payments, billing, administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements.
• Analyze and maintain the general ledger accounts and/or client insured records.
• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances to forecast, budget and prior year; may coordinate revenue and expense accruals; ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close;
• Perform variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts or reports; apply funds to insured records; process refunds to insured records; request payments for carriers and third parties. Findings may be presented to senior management, partners, carriers or clients.
• Assist with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX procedures, SSAE16 procedures, tax regulations, local GAAP and US GAAP and local statutory regulations (as applicable) regarding financial matters.
What you need to have:
• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
• Analytical and problem-solving mind-set
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal