General Accounting Specialist

Innova Solutions • Urbandale, IA

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

A client of Innova Solutions is hiring a General Accounting Specialist on a contract-to-hire basis for an initial duration of 3+ months. The position is based in Urbandale, Iowa, and is hybrid, with in-office attendance six times per month. The current office schedule is every Monday and every other Friday.

The specialist will prepare journal entries, payments, billing, and accounting reports; maintain general ledger accounts and financial records; support month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis; and process refunds, payments, and carrier transactions. The role also involves ensuring compliance with accounting policies, SOX, GAAP, and other regulations, providing guidance to junior staff, and supporting process improvements.

The position is open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis; 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered. The stated pay range is $20–$24 per hour. Pay depends on factors such as education, work experience, location, job duties, and certifications. Innova Solutions offers benefits subject to eligibility.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree.
• 1–3 years of experience; the posting also describes the candidate as a recent college graduate with limited or internship-level experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel.
• Must be eligible to work on a W-2 basis; 1099 and Corp-to-Corp arrangements are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, payments, billing, and accounting reports.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and financial records.
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Process refunds, payments, and carrier transactions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, SOX, GAAP, and other regulations.
• Provide guidance to junior staff.
• Support process improvements.

Benefits

• Medical and pharmacy coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Accident and critical illness coverage
• Prepaid legal and identity theft protection
• Sick time and other paid leaves as required by law
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree