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jr. accounting shared services analyst.urbandale, iowaposted october 22, 2026 job detailssummary$22 - $24 per hourtemporarybachelor degreecategorybusiness and financial operations occupations reference AB_5116393 job details Are you a tech-savvy accounting professional looking to step out of routine accounting role and into a high-impact, Accounting Analyst role? Our client—a Fortune 500 global leader in insurance and professional services—is executing a massive, high-priority finance transformation. As part of this initiative, they are streamlining global manual workflows, modernizing analytics, and building enterprise-wide operational efficiencies across North America and Latin America. You won't just execute daily, monthly, quarterly and annual processes—you will rethink, optimize, and future-proof them. What's in It for You? Potential Pathway to Permanent Role Exposure to Modern Tech & AI Integration.

Predictable Hybrid Balance:

Enjoy a structured hybrid setup (1 day one week, 2 days the next—just 6 set office days per month) with flexible morning start times. Ready to accelerate your career with a global industry leader? Apply today for immediate consideration!

salary:

$22 - $24 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5

PMeducation:

BachelorsResponsibilities Serve as the primary Jr. Accounting Shared Services Analyst for one of the operational team across A/R, A/P, or Direct Billing. Perform the daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting functions (journal entries, cash applications, reconciliations, reporting, batching, etc) Assist with evaluating legacy manual processes, identify systemic bottlenecks, and design streamlined, automated workflows using modern analytical tools. Assist with the end-to-end operational workstreams from roadmap planning and root-cause analysis to milestone execution. Partner daily with accounting staff in the US and offshore teams, ensuring clear documentation, alignment, and seamless execution. Analyze financial data into actionable insights through advanced Excel models, scenario analysis, and optional Power BI visualization. SkillsAccounting Coursework (4 years of experience is required)CPA CandidateLicensed CPAAdvanced Excel Skills (1 year of experience is required)Power BI (1 year of experience is preferred)GAAP (1 year of experience is required)Corporate Accounting Exp (1 year of experience is required)Excel Pivot Tables (1 year of experience is required)Process Improvement (1 year of experience is required)Project Management Mindset (1 year of experience is required)Exceptional Communication (1 year of experience is required)AnalyticalForward ThinkerProblem SolverCritical ThinkerStrategic PlanningInnovativePrecise ExecutionAbility to manage x-functionalData Analytics (1 year of experience is required)ability to leverage AIQualificationsYears of experience: 2 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.