<p><strong>Accounting Clerk </strong>– Accounts Payable Support (Contract, Onsite)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Waterloo, IA</p><p><strong>Type:</strong> Contract | Onsite</p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>Our client in Waterloo is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Accounting Clerk</strong> to support a fast-paced <strong>Accounts Payable (AP) team</strong>. This contract role will focus heavily on high-volume email correspondence, vendor communication, expense processing, and system updates within <strong>Concur and SAP</strong>. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven accounting environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Accounts Payable team with day-to-day administrative and transactional tasks</li><li>Manage <strong>high-volume email correspondence</strong>, responding to vendor inquiries and internal requests in a timely and professional manner</li><li>Communicate with vendors regarding payment status, invoice questions, and account maintenance</li><li><strong>Update and maintain vendor banking information</strong>, ensuring accuracy and compliance</li><li>Assist with <strong>expense report processing</strong> and reconciliation using <strong>Concur</strong></li><li>Enter, review, and update AP-related data within <strong>SAP</strong></li><li>Assist with invoice processing, documentation, and general AP support as needed</li><li>Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to internal controls and procedures</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Charles City, Iowa area</p><p>In office position</p><p>Are you curious, do you ask why? Are you a BIG PICTURE thinker? Our client is hiring to their team at the level for which the talent brings to the table. Can hire a Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager or Controller based on experience level, years of experience etc.</p><p> </p><p>Day in the life will depend on what level but month end, reconciliations, diving into the numbers and potentially oversite of work. The person must understand how entries flow through the general ledger, look at a recon and understand the transaction. Projects will include creation and enhancement of SOPs, creating and fine tuning the month end checklist and offering of suggestions and ideas.</p><p> </p><p>Must have a BS in Accounting and some experience in doing these daily functions. Hungry and smart are required! No boring days here!</p>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to oversee and optimize cost accounting operations across multiple global manufacturing facilities. This role is essential in ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis while driving process improvements and maintaining robust internal controls. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee cost accounting processes across multiple global manufacturing locations.<br>• Develop and update standard costs and lead the annual cost roll processes.<br>• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, manage reserves, and reconcile accounts to the general ledger.<br>• Oversee month-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing variances.<br>• Analyze and report on labor, overhead, and production variances to identify trends and opportunities.<br>• Partner with plant controllers and site finance teams to ensure consistent costing methodologies.<br>• Establish and enforce global cost accounting policies and best practices across all operations.<br>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.<br>• Drive process improvements and automation in cost reporting and data analysis.<br>• Lead and mentor a team of cost accountants, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
<p><strong>AP Coordinator (Short-Term Contract | Onsite)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Waterloo, IA</p><p>Our client in <strong>Waterloo</strong> is seeking an <strong>AP Coordinator</strong> for a <strong>short-term onsite contract</strong> to support their accounting team with light accounts payable functions during a period of increased volume.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage <strong>high-volume vendor email communication</strong> and inquiries</li><li>Assist with <strong>invoice processing</strong> and <strong>3-way matching</strong></li><li>Support <strong>expense reporting</strong> and reconciliation within <strong>Concur</strong></li><li>Respond to vendor questions related to invoices, payments, and account status</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely follow-up</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies efficiently</li></ul><p><br></p>