GL Accountant

AMBA is seeking a talented GL Accountant to join our growing Accounting Team! We are looking for someone with critical thinking skills who thrives in an agile, team-oriented environment.

About AMBA

Since 1981, AMBA has been a trusted provider of essential coverage for retired public servants nationwide. Our reach extends to diverse groups, including hardworking public employees, state retirees, educators, military personnel, trade professionals, firefighters, law enforcement, Unions, Alumni groups, Allied Healthcare, and other non-profit associations. As a full-service marketing and membership development company, we proudly offer outstanding insurance services to our vast network of 44 million members across 450+ associations in all 50 states.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, spending accounts, and other voluntary benefits.
• Annual Bonus Program.
• Corporate 401k Matching.
• Generous time off, 10 paid company holidays, sick time off, and paid parental leave.
• Community Involvement perks, including 1 paid day off each year to volunteer with a local charity of your choice and company volunteer events.
• Support & development to cultivate your knowledge and continuing education to support your professional designations
• Business casual dress code.
• Hybrid work arrangement.

About the Role

The GL accountant is responsible for the overall accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of accounting transactions within the assigned billing/accounting systems. Additionally, the GL accountant will be responsible for maintaining carrier commissions processing and related royalty payments.

The Day-to-Day

GL Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for revenue, accruals, and reconciliation. 
• Assist in audits and monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings.
• Backup for daily bank entries recording.
• Create monthly administrative corporate invoices for all associations.
• Create monthly claims processing invoices to carriers.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned GL accounts.
• Monthly MOAA marketing allowance tracking and reconciliation.
• Monthly marketing recoverables invoice creation and submission to carriers.
• System-specific monthly bank reconciliation.
• Assists with monthly closing process including financial analysis. 
• Collaborating with other departments to complete accurate records and provide accounting support.
• Undertake ad hoc projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Commissions Responsibilities

• Maintain daily commission log.
• Collaborate and assist team members (onshore and offshore) to ensure accurate and timely commission processing.
• Establish/update billing system mapping for new carrier programs.
• Review client contracts and maintain accurate royalty structure.
• Research and reconcile commission discrepancies.
• Prepare production and reports requested by other teams, including Finance and Client Management.

• Prefer a Bachelor degree in Accounting or another relevant field of study.
• 2-6 years’ experience working as a GL accountant.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies.
• Technical accounting and software skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in the Urbandale, IA office 4 days of the week, with Friday's being remote.

AMBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture, attracting top talent with shared values and forming the foundation for a great place to work.