<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>