7 Results for Staff Accountant Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Staff Accountant

Independence, Iowa
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
Staff Accountant | Grow Your Accounting Career Looking for more than just AP and AR? 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. What You'll Be Doing:✅ Manage AP, AR, invoicing, cash applications, and vendor payments✅ Assist with month-end close and account reconciliations✅ Analyze inventory and general ledger activity✅ Work directly with customers and vendors to resolve accounting discrepancies✅ Lead special projects focused on process improvements and efficiencies✅ Support financial reporting and help maintain accurate accounting records Why This Opportunity Stands Out:🌟 Work directly with an experienced Controller who enjoys mentoring and developing talent🌟 Gain hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle🌟 Take ownership of meaningful projects that impact the business🌟 Opportunity to expand your accounting knowledge and grow professionally🌟 Manageable workload that allows you to focus on learning—not just processing transactions
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Independence, Iowa
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys keeping financial operations accurate, organized, and running smoothly? We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team and play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting functions.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.What You’ll Do<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>Qualifications<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>
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Senior Tax Accountant

Muscatine, Iowa
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is working with an established public accounting firm serving clients throughout Eastern Iowa in their search to hire a Tax Professional. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build strong client relationships, take on increasing responsibility and contribute to the long-term growth of a respected local firm. The firm provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses, including tax preparation and planning, accounting, bookkeeping, financial statement preparation and business advisory services. Key Responsibilities or Tax Accountant:<ul><li>Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts, and other entities.</li><li>Provide tax planning and advisory services to both individual and business clients.</li><li>Conduct tax research, analyze findings, and communicate recommendations clearly to clients.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong long-term client relationships.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and other financial information for business clients.</li><li>Assist with financial projections and business planning support.</li><li>Provide guidance to clients on accounting and QuickBooks-related matters.</li><li>Represent clients before federal and state taxing authorities as needed.</li><li>Review work prepared by junior staff and provide constructive feedback.</li><li>Mentor and support the development of less-experienced team members.</li><li>Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines, especially during tax season.</li><li>Identify opportunities to expand services and add value to client relationships.</li><li>Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm.</li></ul>
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Iowa City, Iowa
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 24 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established organization in the Iowa City area to hire a detail-oriented Bookkeeper for a contract opportunity. This role will focus primarily on Accounts Payable (AP) functions, with occasional support in Accounts Receivable (AR) as needed.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy and organization. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process high-volume accounts payable transactions, including invoice entry, coding, and approvals</li><li>Perform 3-way matching and ensure proper documentation for all payments</li><li>Prepare and execute weekly check runs and electronic payments</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 accounts receivable tasks, 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>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Expense and Accounting Specialist

West Branch, Iowa
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
Expense & Accounting SpecialistWe are seeking a detail-oriented contract/temporary Expense & Accounting Specialist to support corporate expense reporting, credit card administration, and related accounting activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data, resolving employee questions, and ensuring expenses are accurate and properly documented. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Monitor and manage a shared email inbox for employee expense report questions and support</li><li>Review and audit expense reports for accuracy, appropriate documentation, and compliance</li><li>Provide day-to-day support to employees using Concur for expense reporting</li><li>Process company credit card limit increase requests and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained</li><li>Reconcile corporate credit card statements and research discrepancies</li><li>Assist with month-end accounting activities, including posting journal entries as needed</li><li>Maintain accurate records and follow established accounting and expense procedures</li></ul>
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Iowa City, Iowa
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) professional seeking a new opportunity? Do you have a passion for accuracy, organization, and teamwork? We’re excited to invite skilled Accounts Payable Specialists to join a busy accounting team. Leverage your expertise in AP processes and make an immediate impact! As an AP Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth flow of our financial operations—from processing invoices with precision to ensuring compliance with internal controls. If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and enjoy partnering with internal teams and vendors, we want to hear from you. This is a hybrid role where you will spend the majority of your time working remotely but do need to be within a 60-mile radius of Iowa City with the availability to go onsite from time to time. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process High Volumes with Precision: Review, verify, and process vendor invoices efficiently while ensuring accuracy across all transactions.</li><li>Perform 3-Way Matching: Match invoices, purchase orders, and receipts correctly to maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Software Expertise: Use Microsoft Excel to track and update progress, as well as work within an ERP system</li><li>Problem-Solve Proactively: Resolve discrepancies swiftly, anticipating and identifying issues for faster resolution.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

West Branch, Iowa
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 USD / Hourly
Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract)Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in catching the details others miss? We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative AP team and support high-volume invoice processing across multiple entities.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review and validate a high volume of invoices in a shared workflow environment.</li><li>Audit invoice data for accuracy, including vendor names, account numbers, dates, quantities, totals, and other key details.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation to ensure proper payment processing.</li><li>Verify invoices are coded to the correct chart of accounts and routed to appropriate approvers.</li><li>Support invoice processing across multiple business entities, including international transactions and foreign currency invoices.</li><li>Investigate payment delays, resolve discrepancies, and follow up with internal teams to ensure timely payment.</li><li>Escalate issues when necessary and help drive invoice resolution.</li><li>Maintain accuracy while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.</li></ul>
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

7 results for Staff Accountant in Cedar Rapids, IA