Actively Hiring! | Sr. Financial Accountant | 6-Month Contract-to-Hire | West Des Moines Area | Apply Now!

Job Description

This role is responsible for the preparation of statutory financial statements and supporting analysis for both internal and external purposes. The position requires the ability to interpret technical accounting pronouncements and make informed recommendations.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly statutory financial statements and analyses, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the inter-company pooling agreement and its operations.Develop statutory quarterly and annual statements along with supplemental filings such as IEE's and Combined Annual Statement.Compile statutory audit reports and assist independent auditors as needed.Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations in support of the monthly close process.Assist in the assessment of risks and internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring alignment with the company's internal control framework.Stay updated with current developments in statutory accounting and the insurance industry, researching technical accounting issues and documenting recommendations in white paper format.Undertake other duties as assigned by the Manager, Director, or CFO.

Essential Skills

Financial analysisFinancial reportingFinancial statement preparationAccounting expertiseUnderstanding of internal control

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.Four to six years of work experience in insurance accounting.

Work Environment

The role offers a hybrid work environment, typically requiring in-office attendance four days a week, with one day working remotely, usually on Fridays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $50.48/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in West Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 12, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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