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30 results for Sr Accountant in Ankeny, IA

Full Charge Bookkeeper
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 20.90 - 24.20 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our team on a Contract to permanent basis. In this role, you will manage financial operations for a dynamic organization while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all bookkeeping tasks. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a large-scale institution and work in a fast-paced environment located in West Des Moines, Iowa.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and process deposits, including cash and check transactions, with precision and timeliness.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring all financial records are accurate and up-to-date.</p><p>• Perform thorough bank reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial accounts.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software to maintain and organize financial records.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth transitions and support during a capital campaign.</p><p>• Uphold high standards of accuracy and efficiency within a fast-paced organizational culture.</p><p>• Provide support and training alongside the outgoing accountant to ensure seamless knowledge transfer.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports and summaries to assist in organizational decision-making.</p><p>• As needed, verify payroll for approximately 35 employees, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.</p>
  • 2025-10-22T18:14:32Z
Controller
  • Altoona, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>01500-0013296769</strong></p><p><strong>Controller Opportunity – A Chance to Make an Impact</strong></p><p>Are you a talented and driven accountant ready to take the next step in your career? This is your opportunity to join a thriving $20M (and growing) manufacturing business that puts employees first, fosters autonomy, and encourages you to build your role your way.</p><p>As the Controller in this dynamic company, you will play an integral part in driving financial success through:</p><ul><li><strong>Budgeting and forecasting</strong> to help leadership plan for the future.</li><li><strong>Tax compliance</strong> mastery, ensuring payroll, sales, and use taxes across IA, NE, and IL are filed properly and efficiently, eliminating unnecessary penalties.</li><li><strong>Big-picture thinking</strong>, stepping in where needed (AP/AR, process improvements, etc.) and finding solutions to challenges like overpayments, credit card management, and key software updates.</li></ul><p>This role goes far beyond numbers—you’ll have the chance to partner with leaders like the plant manager to better understand operations and drive improvements.</p><p>What sets this role apart is the culture: a close-knit team, a hands-on leader passionate about employee appreciation, from team BBQs to thoughtful gestures like gift cards. You’ll have two direct reports in AP and AR and collaborate closely with the employee relations lead who ensures the company’s “employee-first” mindset.</p><p>If you’re self-driven, organized, team-oriented, and ready to roll up your sleeves, this Controller position could be the perfect fit. You’ll thrive if you can handle a no-frills, manufacturing environment full of authenticity and energy—where ideas are welcome, humor is direct, and the opportunity to make a visible impact is endless.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love It Here:</strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a company projected to grow to $30M in the next three years.</li><li>Partner with a leadership team that listens, supports, and values their employees.</li><li>Join a happy team that loves what they do—and grow with a business that will challenge and reward you.</li></ul><p>Make this role your own while contributing to a company that takes pride in its hard work, people-first values, and exciting growth trajectory. Are you ready to step in and take the lead?</p>
  • 2025-10-17T14:39:26Z
Bookkeeper
  • Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 24.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Are you an experienced bookkeeper with a strong attention to detail and a passion for numbers? Robert Half has partnered with a client in Des Moines, Iowa, for a skilled and reliable Bookkeeper to join their team. If you excel at maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position could be the ideal opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts and manage general ledger postings.</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and prepare periodic reports as requested.</li><li>Process and manage payroll for employees.</li><li>Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.</li><li>Monitor budgets, prepare invoices, and track expenditures.</li><li>Identify discrepancies in financial records and provide appropriate solutions.</li></ul>
  • 2025-10-22T16:38:46Z
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
Bookkeeper
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 24.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Are you an experienced bookkeeper with a strong attention to detail and a passion for numbers? Robert Half has partnered with a client in West Des Moines, Iowa, for a skilled and reliable Bookkeeper to join their team. If you excel at maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position could be the ideal opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts and manage general ledger postings.</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and prepare periodic reports as requested.</li><li>Process and manage payroll for employees.</li><li>Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.</li><li>Monitor budgets, prepare invoices, and track expenditures.</li><li>Identify discrepancies in financial records and provide appropriate solutions.</li></ul>
  • 2025-10-22T16:38:46Z
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