<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to support enterprise-level reporting, planning, and performance analysis for a leading global organization. This Contract position will focus on consolidating financial information, preparing meaningful insights for leadership, and contributing to informed business decisions across a complex financial services environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, hands-on accounting knowledge, and the ability to translate detailed financial results into clear recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and review consolidated financial results, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery to key stakeholders.</p><p>• Analyze financial performance trends and develop reporting that supports executive visibility into business results.</p><p>• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities to help guide strategic and operational decisions.</p><p>• Create ad hoc financial analyses to address emerging business questions and support leadership requests.</p><p>• Record and validate journal entries as part of regular accounting and financial close activities.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to interpret financial data and improve reporting quality across business units.</p><p>• Support complex finance initiatives within an insurance and financial services setting, including work tied to reporting process changes when needed.</p><p>• Translate detailed financial findings into concise summaries and actionable recommendations for decision-makers.</p>
<p><strong>Senior Accountant (Contract) – Iowa City, IA</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Iowa City, Iowa </p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Contract</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> for a contract engagement with a dynamic organization in the Iowa City area. This role is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, take ownership of key accounting functions, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and review <strong>monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</strong></li><li>Perform <strong>account reconciliations</strong> and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with <strong>financial statement preparation</strong> in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Support <strong>budgeting and forecasting</strong> activities</li><li>Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Assist with <strong>audit preparation</strong> and provide support during external audits</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and leadership teams</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a financial services organization. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who excels at balancing accuracy, deadlines, and financial controls in a fast-paced environment. The role will focus heavily on account reconciliation activities, financial review, and maintaining reliable reporting across assigned areas.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records remain accurate and complete.<br>• Review general ledger activity, identify unusual balances, and prepare correcting entries when needed.<br>• Support month-end and period-end close activities by organizing schedules, validating balances, and meeting reporting deadlines.<br>• Analyze financial data and provide clear documentation that supports audit readiness and internal control standards.<br>• Collaborate with accounting and cross-functional teams to resolve variances and improve the consistency of reconciliation processes.<br>• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, support files, and summary reports using Microsoft Excel for recurring accounting tasks.<br>• Assist with process updates or operational changes affecting accounting workflows, including adjustments tied to internal systems or reporting procedures.<br>• Contribute to ongoing financial accuracy by monitoring assigned accounts and escalating issues that require further review.