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3 results for Office Manager in Ankeny, IA
- Knoxville, IA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and personable Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper to join a well-established organization in Knoxville. This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved in a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and administrative functions while supporting a vibrant community-focused organization that hosts events throughout the year.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping and payroll experience, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment during peak event seasons.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Accounting & Bookkeeping</p><ul><li>Process and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.</li><li>Pay and track bills to ensure timely and accurate payments.</li><li>Manage full-cycle payroll for about 20 employees using QuickBooks.</li><li>Assist with quarterly reporting and financial documentation.</li><li>Organize and maintain tax-related correspondence and records.</li><li>Support grant tracking and reporting activities.</li><li>Reconcile financial records and assist with invoice processing.</li><li>Monitor incoming funds and maintain accurate records for major fundraising initiatives.</li><li>Assist with suite lease administration and related financial tracking.</li></ul><p>Administrative Support</p><ul><li>Maintain organized office records and filing systems.</li><li>Handle membership renewals and related mailings.</li><li>Assist with event administration and coordination.</li><li>Communicate professionally with community members, tenants, vendors, and guests.</li><li>Support daily office operations across seven facilities.</li><li>Provide occasional support with museum store inventory tracking.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-08T00:00:00Z
- Des Moines, IA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
- 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting operations and provide direction and support to an existing accounting team.<br>• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring entries are completed accurately and deadlines are met.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and review financial activity to support accurate reporting.<br>• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.<br>• Create and post journal entries while assisting with detailed transactional accounting work when needed.<br>• Support financial statement audit activities by organizing documentation and responding to audit requests.<br>• Review accounting processes, identify areas for improvement, and help implement effective procedures as required.<br>• Contribute accounting leadership within a manufacturing or printing environment while maintaining strong cross-functional communication.
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00Z
- Des Moines, IA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 27 - 33 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Manager</strong> to lead and oversee payroll operations within a dynamic organization. This contract to hire opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional who can provide strategic oversight, ensure payroll accuracy and compliance, and serve as a trusted partner to Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in payroll administration, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to drive payroll processes with a high degree of independence and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.</li><li>Manage payroll compliance, tax reporting, audits, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Review and approve payroll transactions, employee changes, and payroll-related reporting.</li><li>Partner with Accounting and Finance teams on payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end activities.</li><li>Serve as a key resource for payroll-related questions, process improvements, and operational best practices.</li><li>Evaluate payroll procedures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and business leaders to support organizational changes, employee lifecycle events, and payroll initiatives.</li></ul>
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z