<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>
<p><strong>Senior Accountant (Contract) – Iowa City, IA</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Iowa City, Iowa </p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Contract</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> for a contract engagement with a dynamic organization in the Iowa City area. This role is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, take ownership of key accounting functions, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and review <strong>monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</strong></li><li>Perform <strong>account reconciliations</strong> and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with <strong>financial statement preparation</strong> in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Support <strong>budgeting and forecasting</strong> activities</li><li>Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Assist with <strong>audit preparation</strong> and provide support during external audits</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and leadership teams</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Step In. Make an Impact. Keep Things Moving.</strong></p><p>We’re partnering with a fast-moving finance team that needs a strong, hands-on accounting professional to jump in and keep daily operations running smoothly during a key transition period. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and seeing the direct impact of their work day one.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Own day-to-day AP/AR activity, including processing invoices, applying cash, and keeping transactions accurate and up to date</li><li>Work directly in the ERP system to enter, review, and reconcile financial data</li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies—this role is about more than data entry, it’s about keeping the numbers clean and reliable</li><li>Handle credit card and expense reconciliations, ensuring proper coding and documentation</li><li>Support daily cash activity and deposit tracking across multiple systems</li><li>Partner with internal teams to answer questions, verify transactions, and keep things moving</li><li>Assist with reporting, audit prep, and general finance support as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>High-visibility role where your work directly supports leadership and major projects</li><li>Mix of AP, AR, reconciliations, and problem-solving—no two days look exactly the same</li><li>Opportunity to step into a collaborative, positive team that values people who are proactive and reliable</li><li>Perfect for someone who likes to jump in, learn quickly, and make an immediate difference</li></ul><p><br></p>
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>Robert Half is currently looking for a detail-oriented and organized <strong>Accounts Payable Clerk</strong> to join a corporate organization in the Iowa City area. This role is critical to ensuring accurate and timely processing of incoming invoices and expense reporting for the organization. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have experience in accounts payable, we encourage you to apply today!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>As an Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk, you will play a key role in managing the financial operations. You will handle invoice processing, payment input, and assist in gathering and inputting necessary documentation. This position requires precise attention to detail while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors to resolve any issues that arise.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Input invoices, employee reimbursements, and Visa payments into the accounts payable system.</li><li>Match invoices to Purchase Orders and resolve any discrepancies.</li><li>Coding all invoices</li><li>Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.</li><li>Research invoice details, expense checks, and vendor information as required.</li><li>Scan invoices and related documentation for digital recordkeeping.</li><li>Create and maintain vendor records under dual control, ensuring data accuracy.</li><li>Process Employee Reimbursements</li><li>Maintain monthly credit card reconciliation and coding expenses accurately</li></ul><p><br></p>