Project Accountant, Award Services

ITA Group Inc • Des Moines, IA

24d

About The Position

The Ecommerce Accountant is responsible for the financial management, analysis, and reporting of ITA Group's ecommerce and reward fulfillment operations, including Award Services, storefront solutions, prepaid card programs, and related transaction-based products and services. The Ecommerce Accountant supports the accounting and financial operations of Award Services and related ecommerce programs by managing the monthly financial close process, revenue recognition, deferred revenue review, financial controls, and reporting processes. This role works closely with Accounting, Award Services, and client-facing teams to ensure accurate financial records, resolve transactional issues, and support scalable accounting processes in a high-volume, transaction-based environment. The successful candidate combines strong accounting knowledge, analytical thinking, systems expertise, and a continuous improvement mindset to support a growing ecommerce and rewards-based business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with accounting systems, reporting tools, or operational data sources.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to research variances and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and support process improvement or automation opportunities.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, challenge current processes, and contribute to practical solutions.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, professionalism, and commitment to internal and external customer service.
• Ability to listen, understand and respond to external and internal customers’ needs in a timely manner.
• Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and/or meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Sage Intacct experience preferred.
• Customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly financial close process for Award Services and related ecommerce programs.
• Oversee revenue recognition and deferred revenue review.
• Ensure financial controls and reporting processes are maintained.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Award Services, and client-facing teams to ensure accurate financial records.
• Resolve transactional issues.
• Support scalable accounting processes in a high-volume, transaction-based environment.
• Identify, evaluate, and support process improvement or automation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level