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11 results for Accounts Payable Clerk in Des Moines, IA

Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Ankeny, IA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is on the search for a qualified Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Iowa in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position focuses on managing invoice processing, supporting accurate financial records, and ensuring vendors are paid according to established timelines. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, solid accounts payable experience, and the ability to work effectively across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Receive, organize, and prepare incoming invoices for daily processing to maintain an efficient payment workflow.</p><p>• Compare invoices against purchase orders and enter approved documents promptly to support accurate and timely recordkeeping.</p><p>• Examine invoice details for pricing, quantities, and coding accuracy, ensuring charges are assigned to the appropriate general ledger accounts, jobs, and cost codes.</p><p>• Research invoice discrepancies and resolve payment or processing issues within established timelines by coordinating with internal teams and vendors.</p><p>• Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors while responding to questions related to payments, statements, and account activity.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor statements each month, identify missing or unmatched transactions, and correct records to keep accounts current.</p><p><br></p><p>Please give us a call if you are interested in continuing on in your accounting journey! Call 515.706.4974 or apply through our Robert Half website!</p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Ankeny, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 54000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you someone who enjoys keeping things organized, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together? We’re seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to join a growing organization with a <strong>great culture, upbeat personalities, a laid-back environment, and a true family feel</strong>.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants more than just a job. You’ll join a supportive and welcoming team where your contributions are valued, your work makes a difference, and there is real <strong>opportunity for growth</strong> over time.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p>In this role, you’ll support the accounting and administrative functions of the office through a variety of responsibilities, including:</p><ul><li>Sorting and processing accounts payable</li><li>Preparing and compiling draw request packets twice monthly</li><li>Monitoring receipt of lien waivers and following up as needed</li><li>Maintaining and updating vendor records</li><li>Tracking certificates of insurance</li><li>Processing and submitting biannual property tax payments</li><li>Assembling closing gift totes for sold homes</li><li>Submitting employee payroll hours to the payroll provider</li><li>Maintaining organized files and assisting with general office support</li><li>Providing backup support for answering and directing incoming phone calls</li><li>Organizing and job costing company credit card receipts</li><li>Sorting and distributing incoming mail</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager
  • Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you ready to take your expertise in Accounts Payable to the next level? We are searching for an experienced and driven <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to lead and optimize our AP operations. In this critical role, you&#39;ll oversee the daily activities of the accounts payable department while driving efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement. You&#39;ll work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with accounting policies while delivering timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments.</li><li>Oversee the month-end close process, including preparing balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Work with Supply Chain to verify vendor payment terms and strategize cost-saving initiatives, including optimizing net working capital or obtaining payment discounts.</li><li>Conduct weekly accounts payable check and ACH payment runs.</li><li>Manage the company&#39;s Corporate Travel and Purchase Card program, ensuring oversight of vendor management, policy alignment, and accurate reporting.</li><li>Develop and implement metrics to drive productivity improvement and quality controls.</li><li>Partner with the Controller on the annual audit and compliance initiatives.</li><li>Evaluate technology solutions to integrate multiple ERP systems, streamlining processes across departments.</li><li>Hire, train, and develop the accounts payable staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.</li><li>Continuously identify areas for operational improvement and execute industry best practices.</li><li>Support the integration of acquisitions by consolidating processes and systems.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You Want to Work Here:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Flexibility in schedule</strong>: We value work-life balance and offer flexible schedules that prioritize your well-being.</li><li><strong>Remote work options</strong>: Enjoy the flexibility to work from home, while still being part of a dynamic team environment.</li><li><strong>Company appreciation</strong>: Your hard work and contributions are recognized and celebrated through robust recognition programs.</li><li><strong>Team collaboration</strong>: Work alongside a supportive and collaborative group of professionals dedicated to achieving shared goals.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager
  • Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 96000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><br></p><p>Join an industry leader that’s committed to your growth and making a real difference! We’re seeking a Corporate Skilled Nursing Billing Consultant &amp; Trainer to serve as the subject matter expert on healthcare billing for all Life Plan communities. This high-impact role will help shape process development, ensure best practices and regulatory compliance, and deliver training and consultation across our organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead process reviews, audits, and assessments of skilled nursing billing in communities, and provide actionable feedback and best practices.</li><li>Stay current with—and help implement—federal, state, and local healthcare billing regulations.</li><li>Develop and maintain engaging, effective billing training materials for a wide audience, from frontline staff to corporate leadership.</li><li>Analyze accounts receivable trends and collaborate to drive improvement through strategic guidance and training.</li><li>Work with cross-functional teams to optimize revenue cycle software and support billing excellence.</li><li>Review denials, ADRs, and appeals to pinpoint opportunities for process or educational improvement.</li><li>Serve as a skilled nursing billing subject matter expert during onboarding and exit activities for communities.</li><li>Research evolving government payer guidelines to keep training and processes fully compliant.</li><li>Participate in committee and task force work that supports company initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love Working With Us:</strong></p><ul><li>Industry leading organization with a collaborative, inclusive culture.</li><li>National recognition as a Top Workplace USA.</li><li>Deep commitment to charity, community, and career development.</li><li>Exceptional advancement opportunities.</li><li>Competitive pay, top-tier benefits, generous vacation, parental leave, 401(k) with match, and more.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a well-established global organization in West Des Moines, Iowa. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily accounting operations, and helping ensure timely month-end and year-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a solid background in general ledger activity, reconciliations, and account review.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounts receivable activities by monitoring collections, preparing customer account statement distributions, and administering related return and late fee processes.<br>• Conduct detailed analysis of receivable balances to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate customer account reporting.<br>• Examine personal property declarations and sales tax documentation prepared by entry-level staff to confirm accuracy and compliance.<br>• Lead daily bank reconciliation efforts and support cash position tracking to help anticipate short-term funding requirements.<br>• Review and post general ledger batch activity each day to maintain accurate and timely financial records.<br>• Coordinate month-end closing tasks, including balance sheet account verification, selected income statement analysis, inventory reconciliation, tax depreciation review, and explanation of financial variances.<br>• Assist with year-end reporting by preparing supporting documentation for financial and tax audit requests.<br>• Maintain recurring journal entries, monitor prepaid and accrued account activity, and keep depreciation schedules for non-leased assets up to date.
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Treasury Accountant
  • Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>&#128226; Des Moines Finance &amp; Insurance Talent</p><p><br></p><p>I’m partnering with a growing insurance organization in Des Moines that’s building out a Finance Center of Excellence and adding a Treasury / Middle Office Accounting professional to the team.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hands‑on role focused on cash management, wire activity, reconciliations, and treasury operations, with the opportunity to help build processes, controls, and best practices from the ground up. The environment is entrepreneurial, lean, and ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy and impact.</p><p><br></p><p>✔ Insurance industry experience required</p><p>✔ Hybrid flexibility (not fully remote)</p><p>✔ Competitive compensation + bonus potential</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re curious or know someone who might be a fit, feel free to message me directly. &#128075;</p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Accounting Associate
  • Johnston, IA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Accounting Associate</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Onsite in Johnston, IA</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-Time | 1st Shift</p><p><br></p><p>We’re partnering with an organization in Johnston to identify a detail-oriented <strong>Accounting Associate</strong> to support payment processing and related accounting functions. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys working with financial documentation, brings a high level of accuracy to their work, and is comfortable collaborating across teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Prepare in-house checks for virtual remittance to the bank</li><li>Prepare and post Advance Lease Payments, coordinating with internal teams to ensure proper application</li><li>Process rejected payments and assist with issue resolution</li><li>Work with business partners on handling incoming checks and payments</li><li>Maintain accurate records and follow established accounting procedures</li></ul><p><strong><u>Additional Information:</u></strong></p><ul><li>This role is onsite and supports first-shift hours</li><li>Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Ames, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><br></p><p>Are you looking for a role where you can bring your accounting and administrative skills to a <strong>supportive team</strong> in a <strong>laid-back work environment</strong>? We’re seeking a reliable, detail-oriented professional to join our Finance team in a position that offers <strong>variety, collaboration, and flexibility.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys structured, process-driven work but also likes being part of a team that works together to get things done. If you’re organized, dependable, and comfortable managing responsibilities with minimal supervision, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p>What You’ll Do</p><p>In this role, you’ll help support key finance and operational processes by:</p><ul><li>Processing vendor invoices accurately and on time</li><li>Matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents</li><li>Supporting the receiving process by verifying deliveries and helping resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintaining vendor records and assisting with new vendor setup</li><li>Supporting month-end close activities</li><li>Keeping financial records and digital filing systems organized</li><li>Assisting with audit support and documentation requests</li><li>Entering and maintaining data in the accounting system</li><li>Performing finance-related administrative and clerical duties</li><li>Supporting grain receiving and settlement processes as needed</li><li>Assisting with additional department projects and business needs</li></ul><p>Why You’ll Want to Join Us</p><ul><li><strong>Laid-back, welcoming atmosphere</strong></li><li><strong>Collaborative team environment</strong> where people support one another</li><li><strong>Flexible schedule</strong></li><li><strong>Great bonus structure</strong></li><li>A stable role with a mix of <strong>accounts payable, accounting support, and administrative responsibilities</strong></li><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across finance and operations</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 52000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Ready to put your accounting education or early career experience to work outside of a traditional desk-only role? Want to actually <em>see</em> how numbers tie to real projects—buildings, renovations, and work you can point to and say “I helped make that happen”?</p><p>We’re partnering with a well-established, locally respected construction company looking to add an Accountant to their close‑knit accounting team. This is an awesome opportunity for someone early in their career who’s eager to learn, ask questions, and grow into construction accounting with strong mentorship.</p><p><br></p><p>Why This Role Is Great Early in Your Career</p><ul><li>Learn project accounting from the ground up</li><li>Hands-on exposure to real projects (not just journal entries)</li><li>Cross‑training across accounting functions</li><li>Work closely with Project Managers, operations, and leadership</li><li>Long‑term mindset: training, stability, and career growth</li></ul><p>What You’ll Be Doing</p><p>You’ll be trained step‑by‑step—construction accounting experience is not required (although it is a bonus of course).</p><ul><li>Learn and support job costing across multiple active projects</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and receivable</li><li>Help prepare client and project billings</li><li>Track and reconcile project costs with strong attention to detail</li><li>Partner with Project Managers &amp; field teams to keep projects financially on track</li><li>Gain cross‑functional experience across accounting over time</li></ul><p>Culture &amp; Team Environment</p><ul><li>Family-oriented, collaborative accounting team</li><li>Leadership is accessible and supportive</li><li>Strong training &amp; mentorship (expect a learning curve—it’s normal)</li><li>People help where help is needed</li><li>Integrity, accountability, and long-term commitment are taken seriously</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Indianola, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you an experienced accountant who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, owning your workload, and working closely with clients? Do you know payroll, understand accounting fundamentals beyond debits and credits, and appreciate a firm where people actually talk to each other in person? If that sounds like you, keep reading.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re partnering with a well-established, locally rooted CPA and accounting firm known for long tenure, loyal clients, and a genuine family-oriented culture. This is a hands-on accounting role supporting a portfolio of ~15–20 clients, with a heavy focus on day-to-day accounting and payroll. You’ll work independently while collaborating closely with leadership and clients in the office in Indianola. </p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Be Doing</p><ul><li>Client-based accounting and bookkeeping services</li><li>Payroll processing, including W-2s, payroll taxes, and filings</li><li>General ledger work, reconciliations, and month-end support</li><li>Supporting multiple entities and industries at once</li><li>Communicating directly with clients and internal team members</li><li>Using QuickBooks (Desktop &amp; Online) and payroll systems</li><li>Participating in cross-training and supporting team coverage as needed</li></ul><p>Schedule &amp; Flexibility</p><ul><li>Standard hours: 8:00–5:00</li><li>Memorial Day–Labor Day: Half-day Fridays</li><li>January busy season includes some Saturdays (accounting staff only)</li><li>Remote access available for rare, one-off situations after trust is built</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you passionate about finance and eager to grow your expertise? Join our team as an Accountant and play a vital role in managing our financial health. We&#39;re looking for a detail-oriented, adaptable individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to make an impact.</p><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p><p>We’re committed to excellence and innovation in everything we do. As a key member of our accounting team, you’ll enjoy opportunities to elevate your skills, work with talented professionals, and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><p>In this essential role, you’ll take ownership of accounting processes and help ensure seamless financial operations. Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Accurately processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</li><li>Performing regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial records.</li><li>Preparing and maintaining account reconciliations for monthly and quarterly reporting cycles.</li><li>Assisting with month-end close procedures, including journal entries and general ledger updates.</li><li>Managing compliance for Form 1099 reporting requirements.</li><li>Recording and verifying accounting entries against supporting documentation.</li><li>Supporting the development and preparation of financial statements and reports.</li><li>Working collaboratively with team members to optimize workflows and resolve discrepancies.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Growth Opportunities</strong>: Expand your capabilities with hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development.</li><li><strong>Supportive Team Culture</strong>: Collaborate with motivated professionals in an environment that values innovation and teamwork.</li><li><strong>Impactful Work</strong>: Your contributions will directly support our organization’s financial success.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z