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29 results for Entry Level Accountant New Accounting Grads in Ankeny, IA

Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 50000.00 - 52000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Join a team that values accuracy, integrity, and customer care.</strong> A well-established and growing company is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable <strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong> to support their financial operations and ensure timely collections that drive healthy cash flow. If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and collaborating across departments, this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p>&#128188; <strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><p><strong>Accounts Receivable Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Post customer payments (cash, check, credit card, ACH, wire, EFT) with precision</li><li>Apply payments to correct invoices using Excell software and accounting systems</li><li>Investigate and resolve short payments, deductions, and unpaid invoices</li><li>Provide courteous and timely support to customers via phone and email</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting Support</strong></p><ul><li>Review warehouse return paperwork for accuracy</li><li>Process monthly credit memos to customer accounts</li><li>Reconcile return quantities in the returns warehouse</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain confidentiality and uphold company values</li><li>Adapt to changing priorities and support team needs as required</li></ul><p><strong>Why work here:</strong></p><p>If you are seeking a company that fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions matter and you want to be part of a team that values precision, adaptability, and continuous improvement—all while helping deliver exceptional service to customers, then you won't want to miss out on this opportunity! </p>
  • 2025-10-07T01:54:10Z
Sr. Financial Analyst
  • Des Moines, IA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 57.00 - 66.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst with a strong background in investment accounting and a deep understanding of the life insurance industry. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in financial reporting, including the preparation and review of 10-K and 10-Q filings, while providing detailed analysis of investment performance. This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial operations at a high level.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed investment accounting and reporting, ensuring strict adherence to U.S. GAAP, statutory accounting, and regulatory standards.<br>• Prepare and review financial reports, including 10-Ks and 10-Qs, along with supporting schedules and disclosures.<br>• Collaborate with teams across finance, actuarial, and investments to analyze portfolio performance and explain variances.<br>• Utilize Essbase for financial modeling, variance analysis, and comprehensive reporting.<br>• Leverage Workiva Wdesk to enhance reporting workflows, manage documentation, and ensure compliance.<br>• Support accounting operations related to life insurance, including asset/liability management and investment-related transactions.<br>• Coordinate with auditors by preparing quarterly and annual audit documentation and responding to queries.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency in reporting and analysis.<br>• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to meet the needs of senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
  • 2025-09-19T13:28:44Z
Audit Manager - Public
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 115000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Audit Manager - Public in the thriving industry of public accounting. Based in a vibrant city in Iowa, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing a range of audit activities and contributing to the firm's growth and development. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Lead, plan, and execute audits with precision and efficiency<br>• Supervise a team of audit professionals, ensuring all tasks are performed accurately and on schedule<br>• Foster clear communication and strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and concerns promptly<br>• Identify potential audit risks and devise effective strategies to manage them<br>• Collaborate with partners to strategize and seize new business opportunities<br>• Stay updated with the latest auditing regulations and standards, applying this knowledge to daily operations<br>• Contribute to the detail-oriented development of staff through mentoring, training, and performance evaluations<br>• Utilize various accounting software systems to facilitate audit processes<br>• Develop and implement audit programs and plans to ensure comprehensive audit engagements.
  • 2025-10-03T14:54:08Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Johnston, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 52000.00 - 58000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Johnston, Iowa. The role involves comprehensive management of accounts payable operations in our organization. The primary responsibilities include efficient processing of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring adherence to our internal policies and regulatory standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Efficiently process and verify invoices, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.<br>• Maintain and update vendor information in the accounting system, ensuring all data is current and accurate.<br>• Handle inquiries from vendors in a detail oriented and timely manner, addressing payment status, discrepancies, and account issues.<br>• Conduct regular reviews and reconciliations of purchase orders, contracts, and statements to ensure accurate and authorized payments.<br>• Prepare and process various payment modes such as check runs, ACH payments, and credit card payments, adhering to established schedules.<br>• Maintain and update payment records, reconciling accounts payable ledgers on a monthly basis.<br>• Collaborate with other departments like purchasing, receiving, and finance to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper documentation for payments.<br>• Participate in audits, providing necessary documentation to auditors as required.<br>• Ensure compliance with specific billing regulations, including HIPAA and other regulatory requirements related to finance.<br>• Monitor and report on outstanding payables, ensuring timely payments and identifying any potential issues or discrepancies.<br>• Support continuous improvement initiatives for accounts payable processes and systems.
  • 2025-10-03T14:58:50Z
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