Jobs · Accounting · Iowa

Sr. Accountant

Robert Half · West Des Moines, IA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

About the role

This is a great opportunity for someone with 3–4 years of experience who wants to build on a strong accounting foundation while gaining exposure to reporting, analysis, and process improvement in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and variance analysis
  • Preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate supporting documentation
  • Assisting with financial reporting, data analysis, and ad hoc requests from leadership
  • Entering and maintaining financial and operational data within accounting and ERP systems
  • Helping support AP and AR processes as needed
  • Built and maintaining Excel files used for reporting, tracking, and reconciliations (including pivot tables)
  • Following internal controls and accounting procedures while helping identify efficiencies and process improvements

Requirements

  • 3-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, construction, or public accounting environments
  • Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, and journal entry preparation
  • Strong background in account, balance sheet, and bank reconciliations
  • Familiarity with financial reporting, variance analysis, and supporting work papers
  • Proficiency in Excel, including building spreadsheets and using pivot tables for analysis
  • Able to work accurately with detailed financial data and maintain organized documentation
  • Understanding of internal controls and standard accounting procedures

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred

Skills

  • Accounting
  • General Ledger
  • Journal Entries
  • Financial Reporting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Excel
  • Internal Controls
  • Balance Sheet
  • Bank Reconciliations

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Lifetime Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan

Pay

  • Competitive salary

Schedule

  • Full-time

Robert Half

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.

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