Staff Accountant - or Experienced

Medical Associates Health Plans is hiring a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team! As a Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of our organization. We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, solid knowledge of Excel, and a passion for learning and improving processes.

Medical Associates Clinic and Health Plans is a multi-specialty group practice combined with a growing health insurance company. Our 1,100 healthcare and health insurance professionals lead the way in providing quality healthcare and top-notch insurance products in Northeast Iowa, Southwest Wisconsin, and Northwest Illinois. This position is onsite and located at the Medical Associates Health Plans in Dubuque, Iowa.

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

• Preparing and posting general ledger entries accurately and timely.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reviewing and analyzing general ledger accounts for monthly and year-end closing.
• Reviewing and analyzing monthly budget variances and assisting in annual budget preparation.
• Assisting with regulatory filing requirements specific to the insurance industry.
• Supporting both financial and compliance audits throughout the year, including preparation of work papers and schedules.
• Maintaining relevant statistical data used in analyzing trends and financial performance.
• Collaborating with team members and cross-training to provide support across accounting functions.
• Demonstrating initiative to identify opportunities for process improvements and implementing solutions.
• Working independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Maintaining a strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
• Completing all other assigned projects and duties.

Experience:

One to three years of similar or related experience.

Education:

Equivalent to a college degree in Accounting.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.