Staff Accountant
Farm Bureau Financial Services · West Des Moines, IA · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a Staff Accountant who enjoys working with numbers and has strong organizational and time management skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze supporting workpapers, reports, and filings
- Document observations for review
- Complete accounting, annual budgeting, and other work related to the administration of many qualified and non-qualified retirement plans
- Work with participants to answer questions related to their benefits
- Monitor, evaluate, and reconcile financial records to ensure transactions are properly recorded
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (Accounting or Finance preferred) or equivalent with 1-3+ years of relevant experience
- CPA designation is a plus
- Results oriented and possesses analytical skills to handle moderately complex processes
- General knowledge in applicable financial field (such as GAAP, Statutory, retirement plans, state and federal tax laws, payroll, SOX/MAR, etc.)
- Advanced computer skills in order to quickly learn our multiple systems (Excel skills preferred)
- Ability to work independently with occasional direction and in a team environment
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
- Office location: West Des Moines, Iowa
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Accounting
- Retirement plan administration
- Payroll processing
- Statutory compliance
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- Enhanced 401K with a match
- Low cost health, dental, and vision benefits
- Life and disability insurance options
- Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time
- Onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs
- Daycare center
- Cafeteria
- Hybrid work arrangement consideration for many positions
Pay
Details TBD
Schedule
Details TBD