We are looking for a senior-level software engineer to join a contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role, supporting life insurance technology initiatives in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role will guide technical direction across policy administration and connected enterprise platforms, helping deliver resilient, secure, and scalable solutions that support both customer and operational needs. The ideal candidate brings deep Java engineering expertise, strong integration experience, and the ability to influence architecture, delivery, and modernization efforts in a complex distributed environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide technical leadership for solution design and implementation across policy administration applications and interconnected enterprise systems.<br>• Build and enhance software components using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, TypeScript, and integration technologies to support business-critical insurance capabilities.<br>• Drive end-to-end architecture decisions by assessing dependencies, integration points, and system impacts across upstream and downstream platforms.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver APIs, data flows, and middleware integrations that connect customer-facing tools, operational systems, and reporting environments.<br>• Lead design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to promote maintainable engineering standards and sound architectural choices.<br>• Support deployment and delivery practices through CI/CD pipelines, containerized applications, Kubernetes, and modern DevSecOps approaches.<br>• Investigate and resolve complex production issues spanning applications, APIs, databases, middleware, and enterprise support systems.<br>• Recommend solution placement across application, integration, and data layers to ensure capabilities are implemented in the most effective technology domain.<br>• Contribute to technical roadmaps, modernization planning, and engineering improvements that strengthen long-term platform performance and scalability.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join a respected family-owned organization in Ames, Iowa. This position offers the chance to lead core accounting operations while supporting sound financial decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to keep monthly processes, payroll activities, and audit coordination running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and support a small accounting team, providing direction, oversight, and day-to-day guidance to ensure accurate and timely work.<br>• Manage the monthly close process, including review of entries, reconciliations, and financial results.<br>• Oversee payroll administration to help ensure employees are paid correctly and in compliance with applicable requirements.<br>• Analyze financial information and translate data into meaningful insights for organizational leadership and operational partners.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors by preparing documentation, answering questions, and helping facilitate an efficient audit process.<br>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through careful review of account activity, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries and related accounting records to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Contribute to accounting-related implementation activities tied to the organization’s upcoming ERP initiative.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, internal controls, and the overall efficiency of accounting processes.
<p>re you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a real impact? We're seeking a <strong>Senior HR Generalist</strong> to join our collaborative HR team and support multiple business units within a growing organization.</p><p>This is an opportunity to work alongside a tenured, supportive HR team where your ideas are valued, your voice is heard, and your contributions help shape the future of the business.</p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance management, and coaching</li><li>Support recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention initiatives</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices</li><li>Assist with compensation, benefits, and HR programs</li><li>Lead HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Utilize HRIS and reporting to support business decisions</li></ul><p>Why Join Us?</p><ul><li>Collaborative and team-oriented culture</li><li>Strong HR team with excellent tenure and support</li><li>Opportunity to bring new ideas to the table</li><li>Fast-growing organization with career advancement potential</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits</li></ul><p>If you're a proactive HR professional who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves, build strong relationships, and help drive organizational success, we'd love to hear from you.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Intake Coordinator to support a high-volume intake function for a non-profit Downtown Des Moines, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can evaluate incoming requests, organize key details, and help connect individuals with the most appropriate next steps. The person in this role will contribute to a structured intake process by documenting case information clearly, assisting with referrals, and supporting effective communication across the intake team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming inquiries, collect essential background details, and assess each situation to identify the core concern and the most appropriate resolution path.</p><p>• Create clear, organized summaries of preliminary case information so the Intake Team can efficiently evaluate matters requiring further review.</p><p>• Attend and contribute to recurring Intake Team meetings by sharing updates, clarifying facts, and helping move cases through the review process.</p><p>• Offer resource guidance and referral support to individuals whose matters do not qualify for a full intake, ensuring they receive helpful direction.</p><p>• Handle client application materials and related documents in a detail-focused production environment while meeting established workflow expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy helping people and want to grow in your communication skillset, please apply today through our Robert Half website or call 515.706.4974 with any questions.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer on behalf of our client to lead and oversee a municipal legal department serving a city in Iowa. This Long-term Contract position calls for a strategic legal leader who can guide department operations, advise senior city leadership, and represent the organization in a wide range of legal matters. The role combines hands-on legal counsel with leadership responsibilities, requiring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and deep knowledge of public sector law and civil litigation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the daily direction of the legal department, setting priorities, reviewing performance, and ensuring work aligns with organizational objectives and legal obligations.</p><p>• Provide legal counsel to executive leadership, elected officials, and department heads on matters involving municipal operations, policy interpretation, and risk management.</p><p>• Represent the organization in litigation, claims, and other legal proceedings, including oversight of case strategy, pleadings, motions, discovery, and resolution planning.</p><p>• Draft, review, and revise ordinances, resolutions, contracts, forms, and other legal documents required to support organizational business and council actions.</p><p>• Manage departmental administration, including budgeting, staff supervision, policy development, and coordination with leadership team members across the legal function.</p><p>• Evaluate complex legal issues involving civil law, torts, contracts, civil rights, administrative processes, appellate matters, and real property concerns, and deliver clear written and verbal guidance.</p><p>• Partner with internal departments, court personnel, government agencies, community stakeholders, and the public to maintain effective communication and support efficient legal operations.</p><p>• Participate in personnel-related matters such as recruitment, employee development, training, and issue resolution within the department.</p><p>• Serve as a visible representative of the legal department by attending meetings, presenting legal recommendations, and responding professionally to public and stakeholder inquiries.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Epic Consultant to support ambulatory clinical systems and partner with stakeholders across the organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can translate operational needs into effective Epic solutions, identify patterns affecting users, and communicate confidently with both clinical teams and external vendors. The role blends daily issue analysis with project-driven configuration and optimization work, requiring strong knowledge of Epic Ambulatory workflows and electronic health record environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming support requests to identify recurring issues, assess their impact across user groups, and drive timely resolution when broader trends emerge.<br>• Investigate root causes within Epic ambulatory workflows and determine whether issues stem from configuration, process gaps, or vendor-related defects.<br>• Partner with external vendors by clearly documenting problems, reproducing system behavior, and coordinating remediation efforts through resolution.<br>• Translate business and operational requirements into system configuration, design decisions, and enhancements within Epic Ambulatory and related clinical modules.<br>• Contribute to project-based initiatives by evaluating plans, identifying potential risks, and supporting implementation activities for new members or business units.<br>• Act in a business analysis capacity by gathering needs from internal stakeholders and external partners, then converting those needs into practical build specifications.<br>• Develop supporting documentation, reference materials, and other resources to help communicate changes and promote effective adoption.<br>• Build expertise in newly released functionality, including payer-related capabilities and native platform updates, to assess impact on current workflows and recommend next steps.
<p><strong>Make an impact across the entire employee experience.</strong></p><p>Are you an HR professional who enjoys variety, building relationships, solving problems, and driving meaningful change? We're looking for an experienced <strong>HR Generalist</strong> who wants more than a transactional HR role. This position offers the opportunity to influence every stage of the employee lifecycle while partnering with leaders across multiple locations.</p><p>If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, enjoy balancing people, strategy, compliance, and operations, and want a seat at the table as the organization continues to grow, we'd love to connect.</p><p>What You'll Be Doing</p><p>Every week brings a different mix of responsibilities and opportunities to make an impact. You may find yourself:</p><ul><li>Guiding employees through benefits questions, life events, leave requests, and open enrollment</li><li>Partnering with managers to navigate employee relations situations and provide HR guidance</li><li>Leading recruiting efforts for professional, operational, engineering, and other key positions</li><li>Coordinating onboarding programs that create a positive first impression for new employees</li><li>Generating workforce insights and HR metrics that help leaders make informed business decisions</li><li>Supporting performance management, employee development, and leadership coaching initiatives</li><li>Collaborating with payroll, benefits providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless employee experience</li><li>Driving projects that improve HR processes, engagement, onboarding, communication, and overall organizational effectiveness</li></ul><p>What Makes This Role Exciting</p><ul><li>Broad exposure across benefits, employee relations, recruiting, compliance, HR operations, analytics, and talent development</li><li>Opportunity to work directly with leaders and influence business decisions</li><li>Ability to lead projects and recommend improvements rather than simply maintain processes</li><li>Varied and engaging work where every day looks a little different</li><li>Collaborative environment that values ideas, initiative, and continuous improvement</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to culture, employee engagement, and organizational growth</li></ul><p>What We're Looking For</p><ul><li>Experience supporting employee relations, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations</li><li>Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices</li><li>Experience working within an HRIS platform, preferably Dayforce or a similar system</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment</li><li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities</li><li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Senior Network Engineer – Hybrid | Des Moines, IA</p><p>Direct Hire | FTE | Salary up to $130K*** IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW***</p><p>No sponsorship and cannot hire C2C, no H1B. ONLY EAD, Green Card, or US Citizen</p><p>Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, support, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure in a complex hybrid environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building secure, reliable, and scalable solutions across campus, data center, WAN, storage, and cloud-connected networks.</p><p>This position will serve as a senior technical resource for network architecture, routing, switching, firewall engineering, segmentation, performance optimization, and infrastructure modernization. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Cisco networking technologies and the ability to lead initiatives from planning and design through implementation, support, and continuous improvement.</p><p>*** For immediate and confidential consideration on this Systems Administrator position, please send a message to CARRIE DANGER on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure for high availability, performance, scalability, and security</p><p>• Engineer and optimize routing, switching, firewall, WAN, and data center network solutions across on-prem and hybrid environments</p><p>• Deploy, configure, patch, and upgrade routers, switches, firewalls, and related platforms</p><p>• Monitor network performance, analyze alerts/logs, and troubleshoot outages or service degradation</p><p>• Support secure network design, segmentation, access controls, and cloud connectivity strategies</p><p>• Create and maintain documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational runbooks</p><p>• Lead or support infrastructure refreshes, migrations, expansions, DR/failover testing, and continuous improvement efforts</p><p>• Mentor junior team members and contribute to engineering best practices</p><p>Technical Environment:</p><p>• Cisco ASA / FTD firewalls</p><p>• Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and MDS switches</p><p>• Cisco NX-OS</p><p>• Cisco UCS / Fabric Interconnects</p><p>• F5 WAF</p><p>• Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, HSRP</p><p>• Core technologies: TCP/IP, DNS, IPsec, SSL/TLS, STP, VRF, QoS, L2/L3</p><p>• Fiber Channel storage networking</p><p>• NetApp storage</p><p>• VMware / Hyper-V and other hypervisors</p><p>• Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, or GCP</p><p>• Backup/recovery tools such as Veeam</p><p>• Automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell</p><p>Additional experience with Fortinet-to-Cisco migrations, security best practices, and hybrid cloud architecture is a plus.</p><p>*** For immediate and confidential consideration on this Network Engineer, please send a message to CARRIE DANGER on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me by office: 515-259-6087 or mobile: 515-991-0863. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries. NO C2C.</p>
<p>We're seeking an <strong>HR Assistant</strong> who is organized, people-focused, and eager to learn. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys supporting others, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants hands-on experience across recruiting, onboarding, employee support, HR systems, and employee engagement.</p><p>You'll be a key member of the HR team, helping ensure employees have a positive experience from their first day through every stage of their career.</p><p>What You'll Be Doing</p><p>Employee Support & HR Administration</p><ul><li>Serve as a friendly first point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, and routine processes</li><li>Manage HR inboxes, employee requests, and everyday administrative activities</li><li>Assist employees with HR systems and technology questions</li><li>Maintain confidential employee information and records with accuracy and professionalism</li><li>Support employees and leaders across multiple locations and states</li></ul><p>Recruiting & Onboarding</p><ul><li>Coordinate onboarding activities from offer acceptance through a new employee's first day</li><li>Schedule interviews, background checks, drug screens, and other pre-employment requirements</li><li>Prepare offer letters, onboarding packets, and employment documentation</li><li>Process I-9s, E-Verify transactions, and compliance-related paperwork</li><li>Help deliver a seamless and welcoming onboarding experience</li></ul><p>HR Systems & Recordkeeping</p><ul><li>Maintain employee records and personnel files within Dayforce and other HR systems</li><li>Process employee updates including transfers, promotions, status changes, and separations</li><li>Assist with auditing employee files and maintaining compliance documentation</li><li>Generate reports and support HR data requests</li><li>Ensure information remains accurate, organized, and up to date</li></ul><p>Employee Engagement & Special Projects</p><ul><li>Support employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and company events</li><li>Assist with employee communications and engagement activities</li><li>Participate in projects that improve processes and the employee experience</li><li>Support HR initiatives focused on culture, communication, and organizational growth</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</p><ul><li>Exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources</li><li>Strong opportunity for career growth and advancement</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team environment</li><li>Meaningful work that directly impacts employees</li><li>Variety in your day with opportunities to learn new skills and responsibilities</li><li>Opportunity to gain experience with recruiting, onboarding, HR operations, employee engagement, and HR technology</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced SAP Manager to lead ERP integration efforts and guide a high-performing team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role combines people leadership with deep techno-functional SAP expertise, supporting business priorities through thoughtful planning, cross-functional collaboration, and strong operational oversight. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, hands-on knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and ECC environments, and a solid background in manufacturing or distribution settings.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead, coach, and expand an SAP team by driving hiring efforts, onboarding new talent, and supporting ongoing employee growth and performance.<br>• Shape the SAP roadmap by aligning technical capabilities with business goals and recommending practical, forward-looking solutions.<br>• Oversee team capacity, spending, and priorities to ensure resources are used effectively and key initiatives stay on track.<br>• Provide techno-functional leadership across SAP environments, with particular emphasis on Record-to-Report processes and S/4HANA capabilities.<br>• Partner with business stakeholders to run discovery sessions, define needs, and translate operational objectives into clear solution designs.<br>• Direct system configuration activities and guide the creation of functional specifications that support development and implementation work.<br>• Facilitate workshops and produce business blueprint documentation to establish scalable, well-defined process improvements.<br>• Support integrated ERP initiatives within a manufacturing or distribution environment, including product configuration and related cross-module processes.<br>• Collaborate across finance and operational teams on solutions involving additional SAP areas such as FI or CO, ensuring cohesive process alignment.<br>• Contribute to post-migration optimization activities in S/4HANA by identifying enhancements, resolving process gaps, and improving system effectiveness.
Position: Senior Business Systems Analyst (Banking - Precision by Fiserv)<br> Location: Midwest / Iowa is ideal -- Remote with some travel<br> Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 base + exceptional benefits<br> <br> *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br> <br> A growing financial institution is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to play a critical role supporting and optimizing its core banking environment. This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of banking operations, technology, system administration, and process improvement.<br> <br> You'll serve as a key owner of the bank's mission-critical core banking platform, partnering with business leaders, IT teams, compliance stakeholders, and technology vendors to drive reliability, efficiency, security, and continuous improvement.<br> <br> What You'll Do<br> • Administer and support a core banking platform and related business systems (Precision by Fiserv and other related applications)<br> • Manage system configuration, user security, access controls, and daily operations<br> • Lead testing, upgrades, releases, and change management initiatives<br> • Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolutions with internal teams and vendors<br> • Support system integrations and third-party banking applications<br> • Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and process improvement<br> • Partner with Audit, Compliance, and business stakeholders to maintain regulatory readiness<br> <br> What We're Looking For<br> • 6+ years of experience supporting banking systems or core banking platforms (Precision by Fiserv and other related applications)<br> • Experience with core banking administration, configuration, and system support<br> • Knowledge of deposits, loans, user security, product setup, and operational workflows<br> • Experience with system upgrades, release testing, and vendor management<br> • Understanding of banking regulations, audits, and compliance requirements<br> • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and process improvement skills<br> <br> What Makes Someone Successful<br> • Self-starter with an ownership mentality<br> • Naturally curious problem solver<br> • Brings solutions, not just issues<br> • Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams<br> • Passionate about improving processes and driving operational excellence<br> <br> Location<br> <br> Hybrid opportunity with flexibility for remote work. Candidates should be located within driving distance of the office for occasional onsite meetings and collaboration.<br> <br> If you're a banking technology professional looking to make a measurable impact on critical systems while working with an organization that values stability, innovation, and continuous improvement, we'd love to connect.<br> <br> <br> *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me at 515-303-4654. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
<p><strong>Join a company where people stay, leadership is accessible, and employees truly matter.</strong></p><p>Are you a payroll professional who loves getting the details right while also being a trusted resource for employees? Do you enjoy working in a positive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued and recognized?</p><p>We're seeking a <strong>Payroll & Benefits Administrator</strong> to become an important part of our team. This is more than a payroll role. It's an opportunity to support employees throughout their journey while working for a company known for its strong culture, employee longevity, and hands-on leadership.</p><p>Our team enjoys a collaborative atmosphere, fun employee events throughout the year, and a CEO who is actively involved and invested in the success of both the company and its employees. Many team members have built long-term careers here because they feel appreciated, supported, and empowered to grow.</p><p>What You'll Do</p><p><strong>Payroll Administration (75%)</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly payroll for hourly and fleet employees accurately and on time</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, changes, and terminations</li><li>Review and verify timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Process garnishments, benefit deductions, and retirement contributions</li><li>Partner closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee records and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits & Employee Support (15%)</strong></p><ul><li>Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Complete quarterly MSHA reporting</li><li>Assist with onboarding and new-hire materials</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to benefits and company policies</li><li>Support benefits administration, claims, and open enrollment activities</li></ul><p><strong>Team & Culture Support (10%)</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with company meetings, employee events, celebrations, and training initiatives</li><li>Provide support across multiple departments as needed</li><li>Help foster a positive and engaging employee experience</li></ul><p>Why Employees Love Working Here</p><p>✅ Outstanding benefits package</p><p>✅ Stable company with exceptional employee longevity</p><p>✅ Positive, upbeat, and supportive workplace culture</p><p>✅ Highly visible and approachable leadership team</p><p>✅ CEO who is actively involved and invested in employees</p><p>✅ Fun company events, celebrations, and team activities</p><p>✅ Collaborative environment where people genuinely enjoy working together</p><p>✅ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience</p><p><br></p><p>If you're looking for a career, not just a job, and want to join a company where employees are valued, leadership is engaged, and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are partnering with a long standing, well-respected law firm in Des Moines that is seeking an attorney to join its growing Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys managing complex financial and commercial matters, working directly with clients, and taking an active role in developing case strategy.</p><p><br></p><p>The firm is open to attorneys with <strong>2–7+ years of relevant, transferable experience</strong> and will consider candidates at the <strong>Associate, Senior Attorney, or Of Counsel</strong> level depending on experience. This could also be a great opportunity for someone looking to relocate to Iowa or the Des Moines area and join an established firm for the long term.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview of Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Represent creditors, lenders, financial institutions, and business clients in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters.</li><li>Handle bankruptcy proceedings, collections, loan enforcement, and related commercial disputes.</li><li>Appear in bankruptcy, state, and federal court for hearings and contested matters.</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal filings.</li><li>Advise clients on bankruptcy-related issues and develop effective legal strategies.</li><li>Manage matters independently while collaborating with attorneys and partners on complex cases.</li></ul>
<p>We're partnering with a well-established organization seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join a collaborative and close-knit team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their accounting skills while working in a supportive, family-oriented environment.</p><p>If you're someone who enjoys digging into the details, taking ownership of your work, and being part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together, we'd love to connect.</p><p>What You'll Be Doing</p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close</li><li>Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies to ensure the accuracy of financial records</li><li>Assist with financial reporting, audit support, and preparation of requested documentation</li><li>Process accounts payable transactions, maintain vendor records, and support annual 1099 reporting</li><li>Manage accounts receivable activities, including payment application, collections, credit memos, and account maintenance</li><li>Process ACH, credit card, and check payments while ensuring accurate recording of cash activity</li><li>Prepare and distribute invoices and respond to billing-related inquiries</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records, supporting documentation, and financial files</li><li>Collaborate with various departments and provide general accounting support as needed</li></ul><p>Why You'll Love This Opportunity</p><ul><li>Hybrid schedule with work-from-home flexibility one day per week</li><li>Family-oriented culture that values work-life balance</li><li>Team-building events, outings, and employee appreciation activities</li><li>Collaborative environment where coworkers support one another</li><li>Friendly, laid-back culture where people enjoy working together and aren't afraid to laugh along the way</li><li>Leadership that is accessible, supportive, and invested in employee success</li><li>Stable organization with strong tenure and long-term growth potential</li></ul><p>This is more than a typical Staff Accountant position. It's an opportunity to join a team that values relationships, celebrates successes together, and creates an environment where employees feel appreciated and supported.</p>
<p><strong>Accounting Opportunity | Tax & Client Advisory Leadership</strong></p><p>Many public accounting professionals are asking the same question:</p><p><em>"What does the next stage of my career look like if I don't want to spend years climbing a traditional partner track?"</em></p><p>I'm partnering with a rapidly growing public accounting organization that continues to expand through acquisition and organic growth and is adding experienced professionals to support increased client demand.</p><p>This isn't a typical CPA firm.</p><p>✅ Entrepreneurial culture focused on results rather than billable hour pressure</p><p> ✅ Opportunity to lead client relationships and become a trusted advisor</p><p> ✅ Exposure to tax, CAS, and broader financial services resources</p><p> ✅ Transparent compensation philosophy with strong earning potential tied to production</p><p> ✅ Future employee ownership opportunity through a planned ESOP structure</p><p> ✅ Growth-minded leadership with expansion plans across multiple markets</p><p> ✅ Flexibility and autonomy while still having the support of a larger organization</p><p>They're particularly interested in professionals who:</p><p>• Have public accounting tax experience</p><p> • Enjoy building and managing client relationships</p><p> • Want a voice in the future direction of the office</p><p> • Are looking for leadership opportunities beyond simply preparing returns</p><p> • Value collaboration, flexibility, and long-term growth</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a Tax Manager, Senior Tax Accountant, CPA, EA, or public accounting professional who wants more influence, more opportunity, and a clearer path to future leadership.</p><p>📩 Message me confidentially if you'd be open to learning more.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Office Manager</p><p>About the Opportunity</p><p>We're seeking a hands-on Office Manager to lead daily operations, support a high-performing team, and ensure exceptional customer service. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing people leadership, operational oversight, and administrative responsibilities while helping a business run efficiently.</p><p>The successful candidate will be a proactive leader who can confidently manage multiple priorities, support staff development, maintain operational excellence, and deliver a positive experience for both employees and customers.</p><p>This role offers the opportunity to learn from an experienced leader and step into a key position with long-term growth potential.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Office Operations</p><ul><li>Oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy office environment.</li><li>Ensure the office remains organized, professional, and running efficiently.</li><li>Coordinate office supplies, equipment, and facility needs.</li><li>Identify process improvements and help implement operational efficiencies.</li><li>Monitor administrative workflows to ensure accuracy and timely completion.</li></ul><p>Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead, support, and develop a team of approximately 10 employees.</li><li>Create and maintain staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage.</li><li>Provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to team members.</li><li>Communicate expectations clearly and foster accountability.</li><li>Promote a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused culture.</li><li>Step in to assist with operational responsibilities as business needs require.</li></ul><p>Customer Service & Communication</p><ul><li>Serve as a point of contact for customers and clients.</li><li>Answer questions, provide information, and guide individuals through company processes.</li><li>Handle sensitive situations with professionalism, compassion, and confidence.</li><li>Resolve issues and escalate concerns when appropriate.</li><li>Deliver a high level of customer service while balancing business objectives.</li></ul><p>Administrative & Reporting Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee operational reporting and recordkeeping.</li><li>Ensure required documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on schedule.</li><li>Review activities for accuracy and compliance with company procedures.</li><li>Monitor operational metrics and communicate updates to leadership.</li><li>Support financial tracking and administrative processes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Annuity Business Analyst/Consultant to join a contract opportunity with permanent potential based in Iowa. This role is 100% remote. This role will guide annuity product implementations by turning product and actuarial concepts into practical business and system requirements that support successful delivery. The position works closely with cross-functional teams to align product intent, operational needs, testing expectations, and technical execution across the full annuity lifecycle.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as the lead annuity subject matter expert, advising teams on product setup, implementation planning, and operational preparedness for new offerings and enhancements.</p><p>• Collaborate with actuarial, product, operations, technology, and vendor partners to convert annuity designs into detailed business rules, workflows, calculation logic, and data requirements.</p><p>• Define end-to-end requirements covering illustrations, application processing, suitability review, policy issuance, administration, billing, commissions, servicing, withdrawals, claims, correspondence, and reporting.</p><p>• Evaluate product variations, state-specific rules, premium structures, rider selections, value calculations, surrender activity, beneficiary events, and compliance considerations to ensure complete requirement coverage.</p><p>• Provide direction to IT business analysts, developers, and quality teams so user stories, specifications, mappings, and acceptance criteria accurately reflect annuity product intent.</p><p>• Develop and review business validation scenarios, expected outcomes, calculation checks, exception handling cases, and regression considerations to strengthen testing quality.</p><p>• Participate in planning sessions, design discussions, backlog refinement, sprint activities, demos, defect reviews, and release readiness efforts to support timely and accurate delivery.</p><p>• Review configuration documents, product rules, data mappings, conversion assumptions, and third-party deliverables to confirm alignment with business objectives and implementation standards.</p><p>• Identify process gaps, operational risks, dependency issues, and control needs that could affect launch success, and recommend solutions before release.</p><p>• Support product validation and implementation activities related to system changes or organizational transition efforts when needed.</p>
<p>If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters, this is an opportunity to step into a highly visible position supporting a well-established manufacturing organization with approximately 600 employees. You'll take ownership of critical accounting processes while gaining exposure to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, inventory accounting, and month-end close activities.</p><p>This isn't a role where you're stuck doing the same task every day. You'll work across multiple areas of accounting, partner with operations and purchasing teams, and play an important role in helping the business run smoothly.</p><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</p><p>✅ Established and financially stable manufacturing company</p><p>✅ High-impact role with visibility across the organization</p><p>✅ Opportunity to expand beyond Accounts Payable into broader accounting functions</p><p>✅ Collaborative team environment with approachable leadership</p><p>✅ Long-tenured employees and strong company culture</p><p>✅ Hands-on role with variety and continuous learning opportunities</p><p>✅ Great opportunity for someone seeking long-term growth and stability</p><p>WWhat You'll Be Doing</p><p>Own the Accounts Payable Function</p><p>You'll serve as the go-to person for a large-volume AP process, ensuring invoices, payments, and vendor accounts are handled accurately and efficiently.</p><ul><li>Review and process vendor invoices and supporting documentation</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Schedule and process payments while maintaining audit-ready records</li><li>Monitor AP aging and vendor balances</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline processes</li></ul><p>Expand into Accounts Receivable & Billing</p><p>As you become established in the role, you'll gain additional exposure to customer billing and receivable activities.</p><ul><li>Prepare and process customer invoices</li><li>Record transactions and post to the general ledger</li><li>Assist with collections and receivable tracking</li><li>Support billing for both routine and high-dollar transactions</li></ul><p>Gain Exposure to Inventory & Month-End Accounting</p><p>This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and contribute beyond transactional accounting.</p><ul><li>Support inventory accounting for significant inventory balances</li><li>Assist with reconciliations and financial reporting</li><li>Participate in month-end close processes</li><li>Help maintain accurate accounting records and documentation</li></ul><p>Partner Across the Business</p><p>You'll work closely with purchasing, operations, vendors, and internal stakeholders to solve problems and keep processes moving.</p><ul><li>Respond to vendor and internal inquiries</li><li>Monitor shared department inboxes</li><li>Build strong relationships across departments</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul>
Position: AI / Machine Learning Engineer - Direct Hire Permanent Opportunity<br>Location: Hybrid - Des Moines, IA<br>Salary: $80,000 - 100,000 base annual salary plus exceptional benefits<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br><br>AI / Machine Learning Engineer<br>Are you passionate about applying machine learning and advanced analytics to solve real-world business challenges?<br>We're partnering with an established and growing technology consulting organization seeking an AI / Machine Learning Engineer to help expand its AI, predictive analytics, and data science capabilities.<br>In this highly visible role, you'll work directly with business leaders and analysts to develop machine learning models, improve anomaly detection, build forecasting solutions, and influence the future direction of the company's AI initiatives.<br>What You'll Do<br> • Develop and improve machine learning and predictive analytics models<br> • Analyze complex data using Python and SQL<br> • Support anomaly detection, forecasting, and advanced analytics initiatives<br> • Evaluate model performance and recommend improvements<br> • Collaborate with analysts, stakeholders, and leadership to solve business problems<br> • Help shape AI/ML tools, methodologies, and best practices<br>What We're Looking For<br> • 1-3+ years of AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Advanced Analytics experience<br> • Strong Python skills with libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-Learn<br> • Experience with statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and machine learning<br> • Strong SQL and data analysis skills<br> • Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences<br> • Collaborative, self-directed, and entrepreneurial mindset<br>Why Join?<br> • Make a visible impact in a growing AI/ML practice<br> • Work directly with decision-makers and leadership<br> • Collaborative, team-oriented culture with exceptional employee tenure<br> • Hybrid work environment<br> • Opportunity to influence strategy, architecture, and future AI initiatives<br> • Competitive compensation and benefits<br><br>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical depth, business impact, and hands-on problem solving in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me at 515-303-4654. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
<p>Our client, a leading full-service Des Moines law firm, is seeking an <strong>Associate Attorney </strong>with <strong>2-6 years of civil and/or commercial litigation experience</strong> to join its growing litigation practice.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a great opportunity for an attorney who wants more than just a narrow litigation niche. Attorneys in this role gain meaningful hands-on experience from day one, including motion practice, depositions, hearings, and courtroom exposure, while building a broad-based litigation practice with a clear path for long-term growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and support a variety of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents</li><li>Conduct legal research and develop case strategy</li><li>Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances</li><li>Maintain direct communication with clients and opposing counsel</li><li>Assist with trial preparation and trial-related activities</li><li>Handle insurance defense and eviction-related matters while gaining exposure to broader commercial and civil litigation cases</li><li>Collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys on complex legal disputes</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>** NOTE: This role is Hybrid ONSITE 4 days per week in Des Moines, IA **</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a SENIOR Java Software Developer to support banking technology initiatives in Des Moines, Iowa. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a developer who enjoys building reliable applications across both front-end and back-end environments. The role will focus on creating and enhancing enterprise solutions using modern Java frameworks, Angular, and database-driven services while partnering with teams to deliver scalable results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build, enhance, and maintain Java-based applications that support banking operations and business objectives.</p><p>• Develop user-facing features with JavaScript and Angular to deliver responsive and intuitive web experiences.</p><p>• Design and implement backend services using Spring, Spring Boot, and Maven within enterprise application environments.</p><p>• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL and PL/SQL code to support data processing, integration, and application performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate functional needs into technical solutions and high-quality software deliverables.</p><p>• Contribute to API development and system integration work using Java-based service frameworks and RESTful design practices.</p><p>• Review application performance, resolve defects, and apply coding best practices to improve reliability and maintainability.</p><p>• Use Excel for analysis, reporting support, or data validation as needed within development and testing activities.</p><p><br></p><p>** NOTE: This role is Hybrid ONSITE 4 days per week in Des Moines, IA **</p>