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Position: Staff Accountant I Location: Urbandale, Iowa Duration: Contract Job Overview: The Staff Accountant I role is an experienced individual contributor position that operates with minimal supervision. This role is responsible for managing workstreams, projects, or end-to-end processes within Accounting Operations. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to influence operational practices. The Staff Accountant I will collaborate with stakeholders to drive accurate execution, resolve complex issues, and strengthen outcomes and performance. Responsibilities: • Work independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of tasks, priorities, and deliverables. • Manage entire projects or processes, including developing plans, setting milestones, monitoring progress, and ensuring successful outcomes. • Provide guidance, coaching, and training to peers and junior colleagues by sharing expertise and best practices. • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing updates and resolving inquiries professionally. • Influence operational practices by presenting recommendations and collaborating with stakeholders to align practices across functions. • Solve complex, multifaceted problems by analyzing root causes and interdependencies and applying critical thinking to develop solutions. • Conduct in-depth analysis to assess impacts and determine the best course of action. • Contribute to department results by collaborating across teams and sharing knowledge to improve overall performance. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. • 5+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance. • Demonstrated experience in accounting operations or finance operations with the ability to operate independently and deliver results. • Proven ability to manage end-to-end processes or projects, including planning, milestones, and delivery. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including handling issues involving multiple stakeholders or specialties. • Excellent communication and stakeholder partnering skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in developing and implementing process improvements and monitoring their effectiveness. • Experience in training or coaching peers or junior colleagues in best practices and standard work. About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to: • Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity. • Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process. • Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup. Pay Range: $35 - $41/hour on W2 The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work. If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 214-740-2424. To report any concerns, please email us at legal@pinnacle1.com During the hiring process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in evaluating information related to your application. These tools may help analyze job-related qualifications or assist recruiters in reviewing applications and interview responses. AI-generated information is one factor considered in our hiring process. Final employment decisions are made by qualified hiring personnel and are not based solely on AI-generated recommendations.

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Position: Staff Accountant I
Location: Urbandale, Iowa
Duration: Contract
Work independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of tasks, priorities, and deliverables.
Manage entire projects or processes, including developing plans, setting milestones, monitoring progress, and ensuring successful outcomes.
Provide guidance, coaching, and training to peers and junior colleagues by sharing expertise and best practices.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing updates and resolving inquiries professionally.
Influence operational practices by presenting recommendations and collaborating with stakeholders to align practices across functions.
Solve complex, multifaceted problems by analyzing root causes and interdependencies and applying critical thinking to develop solutions.
Conduct in-depth analysis to assess impacts and determine the best course of action.
Contribute to department results by collaborating across teams and sharing knowledge to improve overall performance.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
5+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
Demonstrated experience in accounting operations or finance operations with the ability to operate independently and deliver results.
Proven ability to manage end-to-end processes or projects, including planning, milestones, and delivery.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including handling issues involving multiple stakeholders or specialties.
Excellent communication and stakeholder partnering skills.

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Experience in developing and implementing process improvements and monitoring their effectiveness.
Experience in training or coaching peers or junior colleagues in best practices and standard work.
At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to:
Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity.
Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process.

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