<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>We are partnering with a well-established and collaborative organization seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Accountant</strong> to support day-to-day financial operations. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong practical experience in accounting who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Prepare and process invoices, payments, and journal entries</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation</li><li>Support payroll processing and expense tracking (as needed)</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting</li></ul>
<p>Are you early in your accounting career, have 1+ years of financial service accounting experience, located in the state of Iowa or Illinois, and looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and make an impact—without sacrificing work-life balance?</p><p>A well-established, member-focused financial institution with a long history of stability and growth is adding a Staff Accountant to their collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-visibility role within banking/credit union accounting, with strong mentorship and clear advancement paths.</p><p> </p><p>What You’ll Be Doing</p><p>In this role, you’ll get hands-on experience supporting core accounting operations while continuing to build your technical skillset:</p><ul><li>Own weekly accounts payable processing and partner with vendors to resolve invoice questions</li><li>Assist with month-end close and general ledger activity</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Support ATM and transaction balancing processes</li><li>Help gather data and prepare reports for leadership</li><li>Contribute to process improvements, automation efforts, and ongoing projects</li></ul><p>This role goes beyond data entry—you’ll gain exposure to transaction balancing, GL processes, and financial operations within a regulated environment.</p><p> </p><p>Why You’ll Love This Opportunity</p><ul><li>Mostly remote – with occasional in-person collaboration, requiring travel to the Quad Cities</li><li>Supportive leadership with a strong focus on training & development</li><li>Clear career progression path into advanced accounting roles</li><li>Stable, growing organization with a tight-knit, collaborative team</li><li>Excellent benefits, including 401(k) match + profit sharing and bonus potential</li><li>Work-life balance with minimal overtime outside of close cycles</li></ul>
<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>
<p><strong>Bookkeeper – Make an Impact Beyond the Numbers</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you someone who loves keeping things organized, accurate, and running smoothly behind the scenes? This is your chance to take your accounting skills to a place where your work truly matters.</p><p>We’re partnering with a mission-driven, faith-based organization in Davenport that is making a meaningful impact in the community—and they’re looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants hands-on exposure across core financial functions in a collaborative, purpose-focused environment.</p><p>If you’re looking for a role where you can grow professionally while contributing to something bigger, this could be a great fit.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections follow-up, and setting up new accounts</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by gathering data, tracking performance, and identifying key variances</li><li>Help maintain strong internal controls and accounting practices, including audit preparation and compliance support</li><li>Process accounts payable transactions with accuracy while keeping vendor records organized and up to date</li><li>Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and integrity</li><li>Assist with month-end close, including journal support, account analysis, and recurring close tasks</li><li>Research and resolve day-to-day accounting discrepancies and respond to internal questions on financial activity</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role Stands Out:</strong></p><ul><li>Mission-driven organization with a positive impact on the local community</li><li>Hands-on learning opportunity across multiple areas of accounting</li><li>Collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work is valued</li><li>Great stepping stone for someone looking to build and grow their accounting career</li></ul>
<p><strong>Accounting Support Associate (Contract) – Hybrid after training</strong></p><p>Duration: Through August (potential to extend)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We’re partnering with a well-established organization to bring on two temporary team members to support a high-impact project focused on reconciling and updating agent account records.</p><p>This is a process-driven, detail-oriented role where you’ll work across multiple systems to complete manual financial adjustments and help reduce a backlog of transactions. If you enjoy structured work, staying organized, and seeing tangible progress each day, this is a great fit.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Process agent debt transfers across multiple internal systems</li><li>Ensure accuracy and consistency between administrative and accounting records</li><li>Follow step-by-step procedures (SOPs) to complete manual adjustments</li><li>Document updates clearly and maintain organized records</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies as needed</li><li>Support related workflows, including account updates and transfers</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What a Typical Day Looks Like</strong></p><ul><li>Log into multiple systems and review your assigned workload</li><li>Work through a queue of transactions, completing detailed updates and adjustments</li><li>Track your progress as you move through each item</li><li>Collaborate with your team when questions arise</li><li>Wrap up your day ensuring all work is accurate, balanced, and properly documented</li></ul><p><strong>Schedule & Training</strong></p><ul><li>Hours: 8:00–4:00 or 8:30–4:30 (Monday–Friday)</li><li>Training: Onsite for the first few days, then transition to hybrid/remote</li><li>Onboarding: Structured training + hands-on support to get you up to speed quickly</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What to Expect</strong></p><p>This role is not customer-facing and is less about multitasking and more about focused, independent work. Success comes from being:</p><ul><li>Detail-oriented</li><li>Process-driven</li><li>Consistent and reliable</li></ul><p>You’ll be part of a supportive team and play a key role in helping move important work forward.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>Clear expectations and structured training</li><li>Opportunity to step into a project with immediate impact</li><li>Great fit for someone who enjoys organized, measurable work</li></ul><p>If you’re someone who takes pride in accuracy and enjoys working through detailed processes, let's connect today - these roles will fill quickly! </p>
Tax Partner<br>About Us<br>We are a forward-thinking CPA firm recognized for our outstanding client relationships, strong team culture, and commitment to innovation. With a reputation built on trust, expertise, and long-term partnerships, we serve a diverse range of clients across industries. Our collaborative environment, entrepreneurial mindset, and emphasis on work-life balance make us a destination for top-tier accounting professionals.<br><br>Position Summary<br>We are seeking an experienced Tax Partner to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, people-focused leader, and trusted advisor who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will help shape the firm’s tax strategy, mentor a talented team, and work directly with our high-caliber clients, bringing innovative tax planning solutions to the table.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Serve as a trusted tax advisor to a portfolio of high-quality clients across various industries.<br><br>Provide strategic tax planning, compliance, and consulting services.<br><br>Lead and mentor tax professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence.<br><br>Drive business development initiatives, including client relationship expansion and new client acquisition.<br><br>Participate in firm leadership, contributing to long-term strategic planning and innovation initiatives.<br><br>Stay ahead of regulatory changes and tax law developments; integrate technology to enhance client service and operational efficiency.<br><br>Represent the firm at industry events and in the community as a brand ambassador.<br><br>Qualifications<br>CPA license required; MST or JD/LLM in Tax is a plus.<br><br>10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with proven leadership experience.<br><br>Deep technical knowledge in tax planning and compliance for corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals.<br><br>Strong client management skills with a consultative approach.<br><br>Demonstrated success in business development and practice growth.<br><br>Entrepreneurial spirit with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
<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>