<p><strong>Payroll Specialist (Contract)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cedar Rapids, IA</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Contract</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> for a contract opportunity with a growing organization in the Cedar Rapids area. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and employee support.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees accurately and timely.</li><li>Review and verify payroll data, including hours worked, deductions, taxes, and benefit elections.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and update changes related to compensation, taxes, and direct deposit information.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with payroll-related general ledger entries.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audits.</li><li>Support HR and accounting teams with payroll reporting and special projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Transform your career at a leading global organization dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We’re searching for a skilled <strong>Accounting & Payroll Specialist</strong> to join our collaborative, people-focused headquarters team! </p><p><strong>Your Impact:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Payroll Precision:</strong> Manage weekly and biweekly payroll for multiple operating companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li><strong>Financial Excellence:</strong> Reconcile payroll accounts, maintain records, and contribute to audits and expense forecasting. Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable</li><li><strong>Efficiency Focus:</strong> Establish payroll performance metrics, identify automation opportunities, and support special projects in partnership with HR, Finance, and IT.</li><li><strong>Trusted Partner:</strong> Respond promptly to payroll inquiries from staff, managers, and auditors.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Positive, Inclusive Culture:</strong> We foster integrity, belonging, and genuine impact—every day.</li><li><strong>Balanced Workweek:</strong> Enjoy a four-day onsite schedule (M-Th) for improved work/life balance.</li><li><strong>Career Advancement:</strong> Develop both analytical and operational strengths, working cross-functionally to drive process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable <strong>Bookkeeper</strong> for an opportunity with a growing organization in the Iowa City area. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations. The Bookkeeper will play a key role in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities and account reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and enter journal entries as needed</li><li>Monitor cash flow and track outstanding invoices</li><li>Generate financial reports for management review</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures</li><li>Support special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Bookkeeper | Contract Opportunity</p><p>📍 <strong>Cedar Rapids, IA</strong></p><p>⏳ <strong>Contract Assignment</strong></p><p>💼 <strong>Accounting & Finance</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>Robert Half is currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented <strong>Bookkeeper</strong> for a contract opportunity with a Cedar Rapids-area employer. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations and is well-suited for someone who enjoys working with financial data, maintaining accurate records, and keeping processes running smoothly.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Maintaining and updating financial records</li><li>Performing bank and account reconciliations</li><li>Preparing and posting journal entries</li><li>Assisting with invoicing, billing, and collections activities</li><li>Supporting month-end close processes</li><li>Researching and resolving account discrepancies</li><li>Generating financial reports and spreadsheets as requested</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys keeping financial operations accurate, organized, and running smoothly? We’re looking for a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join our team and play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting functions.</p><p>In this position, you’ll be involved in a wide range of responsibilities, from processing transactions and reconciling accounts to working directly with customers and vendors to resolve discrepancies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in producing accurate financial work.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and distribute invoices, credit memos, and purchase orders</li><li>Process receipts, sales invoices, and payments from customers and suppliers</li><li>Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity</li><li>Follow up on outstanding balances as needed</li><li>Partner with customers and vendors to resolve invoice issues and pricing discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing financial activity</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and help ensure account accuracy</li><li>Code financial data and other accounting information</li><li>Calculate costs of goods and services</li><li>Prepare cash deposits and disbursements</li><li>Provide general administrative support, including filing, correspondence, photocopying, and meeting minutes</li><li>Answer and direct incoming phone calls</li><li>Operate accounting and office equipment, including 10-key calculators and computer systems</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>High school diploma required</li><li>College coursework or accounting certificate preferred</li><li>4–6 years of related accounting experience</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Staff Accountant | Grow Your Accounting Career </p><p>Looking for more than just AP and AR?</p><p><br></p><p>We're partnering with a company that is seeking a Staff Accountant who is eager to learn, take ownership, and grow their accounting career. If you're looking for an opportunity to gain exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, inventory analysis, process improvement projects, and general ledger accounting, this could be the perfect next step.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Be Doing:</p><p>✅ Manage AP, AR, invoicing, cash applications, and vendor payments</p><p>✅ Assist with month-end close and account reconciliations</p><p>✅ Analyze inventory and general ledger activity</p><p>✅ Work directly with customers and vendors to resolve accounting discrepancies</p><p>✅ Lead special projects focused on process improvements and efficiencies</p><p>✅ Support financial reporting and help maintain accurate accounting records</p><p><br></p><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out:</p><p>🌟 Work directly with an experienced Controller who enjoys mentoring and developing talent</p><p>🌟 Gain hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle</p><p>🌟 Take ownership of meaningful projects that impact the business</p><p>🌟 Opportunity to expand your accounting knowledge and grow professionally</p><p>🌟 Manageable workload that allows you to focus on learning—not just processing transactions</p><p><br></p>