<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>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a financial services organization. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who excels at balancing accuracy, deadlines, and financial controls in a fast-paced environment. The role will focus heavily on account reconciliation activities, financial review, and maintaining reliable reporting across assigned areas.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records remain accurate and complete.<br>• Review general ledger activity, identify unusual balances, and prepare correcting entries when needed.<br>• Support month-end and period-end close activities by organizing schedules, validating balances, and meeting reporting deadlines.<br>• Analyze financial data and provide clear documentation that supports audit readiness and internal control standards.<br>• Collaborate with accounting and cross-functional teams to resolve variances and improve the consistency of reconciliation processes.<br>• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, support files, and summary reports using Microsoft Excel for recurring accounting tasks.<br>• Assist with process updates or operational changes affecting accounting workflows, including adjustments tied to internal systems or reporting procedures.<br>• Contribute to ongoing financial accuracy by monitoring assigned accounts and escalating issues that require further review.
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><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>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>