We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a Financial Services organization in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position will lead core accounting activities, maintain reliable financial reporting, and help ensure audit readiness during a period of added reporting complexity. The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can bring structure to close processes, oversee historical financial recasting efforts, and coordinate closely with auditors and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to promote accurate and timely financial reporting.<br>• Oversee general ledger operations, including the review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.<br>• Rework prior-period financial results as needed to support comparative reporting and improve consistency across financial statements.<br>• Manage parallel reporting requirements during a transition period, ensuring accuracy across multiple accounting frameworks or entities.<br>• Partner with audit teams to address documentation requests, resolve accounting questions, and support successful financial statement audits.<br>• Strengthen day-to-day accounting processes by identifying reporting issues, improving controls, and maintaining dependable output under changing conditions.<br>• Prepare and review financial reports using systems and tools such as Oracle and Essbase to support leadership decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to align accounting policy application and maintain compliance with internal and external reporting expectations.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support daily payables operations for a contract opportunity in NE Iowa. This role is ideal for a highly organized individual who can keep invoice processing and payment activity running smoothly in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will provide hands-on oversight of core accounts payable tasks while helping maintain accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls. Additionally, an experienced candidate creating efficient SOX compliant payables policies, as well as, experience within D365. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities to ensure invoices and payments are handled accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review, assign, and enter invoice coding details in alignment with internal accounting practices and approval requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate regular check run processing and verify supporting documentation before payments are released.</p><p>• Manage ACH payment activity, including preparation, validation, and timely submission of electronic payments.</p><p>• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up with internal teams as needed to resolve discrepancies or approval delays.</p><p>• Support post-implementation accounts payable workflows by helping stabilize daily operations and addressing processing issues.</p><p>• Maintain organized payment records and documentation to support audit readiness and reporting needs.</p>
<p><strong>Contract Accounting Clerk – SAP Experience | Iowa City, IA</strong></p><p>Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with hands-on SAP experience? We’re partnering with a well-established organization in Iowa City seeking a <strong>Contract Accounting Clerk</strong> to support a busy finance team during a critical period. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to a dynamic environment while making an immediate impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process high-volume <strong>accounts payable and/or receivable transactions</strong> with accuracy and efficiency</li><li>Enter, maintain, and reconcile financial data within <strong>SAP</strong></li><li>Review invoices, match purchase orders, and ensure proper coding</li><li>Assist with account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support month-end close activities and reporting efforts</li><li>Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely processing of transactions</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage month-end activities, maintain general ledger accuracy, and deliver reliable financial reconciliations. The role will play a key part in ensuring timely reporting, resolving discrepancies, and strengthening day-to-day accounting controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met.<br>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate posting, analysis, and correction of financial transactions.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate support and alignment to accounting standards and internal policies.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a regular basis, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items promptly.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations by comparing account activity to financial records and following up on discrepancies.<br>• Analyze financial data to identify unusual trends, inconsistencies, or items requiring additional review.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather documentation, clarify accounting activity, and support audit readiness.<br>• Contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and consistency within accounting operations.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established organization in the Iowa City area to hire a detail-oriented <strong>Bookkeeper</strong> for a contract opportunity. This role will focus primarily on <strong>Accounts Payable (AP)</strong> functions, with occasional support in <strong>Accounts Receivable (AR)</strong> as needed.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy and organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process high-volume <strong>accounts payable transactions</strong>, including invoice entry, coding, and approvals</li><li>Perform <strong>3-way matching</strong> and ensure proper documentation for all payments</li><li>Prepare and execute <strong>weekly check runs and electronic payments</strong></li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation</li><li>Assist with basic <strong>accounts receivable tasks</strong>, including posting payments and light collections follow-up</li><li>Communicate with vendors and internal teams to address questions or issues</li><li>Support month-end close processes as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>