Staff Accountant I – Billing & Payment Operations

Our client is seeking experienced Staff Accountants I to support day‑to‑day billing, payment application, and disbursement activities within a structured accounting operations environment. It's a great fit for someone early in their finance or accounting career who enjoys accuracy, multi‑system processing, and working with both data and internal stakeholders. No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance Contract Duration: 6 months | W2 Work Model: Onsite during training, then Hybrid (6 days/month onsite) Location: Candidates must reside within a reasonable daily commuting distance (up to 20-40 minutes) | Local Urbandale-area candidates will only be considered Requirements: Respond professionally to internal and external email inquiries. Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls. Maintain and update client or account records across multiple systems. Support small process improvements and documentation updates as needed. Process billing, disbursements, and payment applications with a high degree of accuracy. Research and resolve check discrepancies, unapplied payments, and related issues. Generate routine accounting outputs such as billing runs, statements, and variance summaries. Navigate Excel, Access, workflow tools, and internal processing systems to complete daily tasks. Qualifications/Must-Haves: High School Diploma or GED required. Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple systems and tasks simultaneously. Ability to work onsite daily during training, then transition to hybrid. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high‑volume environments. Intermediate MS Excel skills (formulas, sorting/filtering, pivot tables, lookups) 1–3 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, payment application, or finance operations. Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred or equivalent experience in billing, accounts receivable, or payment application accepted in place of formal education. Preferred Skills: Familiarity with Access databases or workflow/processing systems. Exposure to working within structured internal control environments. Experience in a corporate, shared‑services, or insurance/financial environment.