Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a team in Des Moines, Iowa for a short-term Contract position. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can guide an established team while also contributing directly to day-to-day accounting activities. The position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt quickly to unfamiliar systems in a fully onsite environment. Responsibilities: • Lead daily accounting operations and provide direction and support to an existing accounting team. • Manage the month-end close process, ensuring entries are completed accurately and deadlines are met. • Maintain the general ledger and review financial activity to support accurate reporting. • Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. • Create and post journal entries while assisting with detailed transactional accounting work when needed. • Support financial statement audit activities by organizing documentation and responding to audit requests. • Review accounting processes, identify areas for improvement, and help implement effective procedures as required. • Contribute accounting leadership within a manufacturing or printing environment while maintaining strong cross-functional communication. • 5–8+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience. • Strong expertise in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation. • Demonstrated experience overseeing or mentoring accounting staff in a leadership capacity. • Background as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant with team leadership responsibilities. • Ability to perform both strategic oversight and detailed transactional accounting tasks. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams. • Proven ability to learn new accounting systems quickly. • Availability to work 100% onsite in Des Moines, Iowa for the duration of this Contract assignment. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.