10 results for Bookkeeper in Des Moines, IA

Accountant Part-Time Accountant Opportunity – Ankeny Location!Our client is seeking a skilled Part-Time Accountant to join their team, working 30-35 hours per week with full benefits! Located in Ankeny, this HYBRID role offers up to $75K DOE and is perfect for a hands-on accounting professional ready to tackle diverse responsibilities in a dynamic environment.In this role, you’ll perform all day-to-day and monthly accounting functions, including AP/AR, payroll submission, billing, reconciliations, and financial statement prep. You’ll also assist with budgeting and financial analysis alongside month-end, quarter-end, and year-end prep. Familiarity with US GAAP, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication are key to success.Preferred qualifications:<ul><li>2+ years of hands-on accounting experience</li><li>Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred</li><li>Proven track record as a one-person accounting department</li></ul>Interviews happening 3/18/25! If you’re ready to make an impact, reach out today! 🚀

Sr. Accountant Robert Half is looking for an Accountant to join our client's team in the construction industry. This role is based in Ankeny, Iowa. This Accountant role will play a crucial role in managing accounting operations, month-end responsibilities and inventory ownership. Responsibilities:• Oversee the reconciliation of bank statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance• Manage the general ledger, including recording and verifying all transactions• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and rectify any discrepancies• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end close process• Utilize ERP and Excel to maintain and analyze financial data• Ensure accurate asset inventory management and reporting• Address and resolve any accounting issues or discrepancies• Monitor financial transactions, ensuring all posted entries are accurate.

Sr. Accountant We are seeking a Sr. Accountant to join our industry leading client, based in Des Moines, Iowa. This role will involve handling both external and internal financial reporting, supporting long-term planning processes, and providing technical accounting research and guidance. Responsibilities:• Handle the external financial reporting and related systems.• Conduct internal financial close and consolidation procedures.• Prepare and review complex accounting entries.• Generate internal management reporting outputs.• Support the 10-year planning processes by providing financial analysis and insights.• Conduct technical accounting research and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.• Monitor and manage budgeting and forecasting activities.• Ensure compliance with SEC financial reporting standards.• Actively participate in consolidations and financial reconciliations.

Investment Accountant Robert Half is partnering with a prominent insurance company in Des Moines in their search for an Investment Accountant. In this role, you will be working in the insurance industry, specifically within the Investment Reporting and Analysis team of the Corporate Accounting Division. You will be responsible for a range of tasks including the preparation of investment reports, maintenance of the investment accounting system and other investment accounting duties. Responsibilities:• Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly internal and external investment statements and reports.• Maintain the investment accounting system and ensure its accuracy and efficiency.• Conduct cash flow projections for investment decisions.• Serve as a subject matter expert and handle complex work assignments within the team.• Collaborate with employees across the organization to ensure smooth operations and clear communication.• Analyze and manage investment databases to aid in decision-making processes.• Utilize skills in Investments, Derivatives, Fixed Income Portfolio, Statutory Accounting Principles, GAAP - STAT, and GAAP Accounting to perform tasks efficiently.• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in the investment accounting process.• Resolve customer inquiries related to investment accounting in a timely and professional manner.• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary.

Staff Accountant We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join our team in ANKENY, Iowa. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining the financial health and success of our business within the small business industry. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including maintaining customer credit records, processing applications, and resolving inquiries. Responsibilities: • Contribute to the preparation of reports for fixed assets and general ledger entries • Facilitate the creation of intra-company charge reports and inter-company sales reports • Manage banking reports and communication recaps • Reconcile trial balance reports and inventory class reports • Ensure accurate reconciliation of credit card payments • Assist in handling 1099, property tax, sales, miscellaneous tax, and CAM reporting • Oversee cost accounting and reporting on Central Design and other manufacturing operations • Reconcile and track inter-company Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Utilize skills in Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Month End Close, Account Reconciliation, and Financial Statement Preparation.

Director/Manager Financial Reporting Out West Des Moines client is hiring so we are currently seeking a dedicated Manager for STAT Financial Reporting and Accounting. This individual will be responsible for the compilation and review of statutory-basis filings and related supporting documentation, and the maintenance and improvement of existing statutory reporting processes and controls.The role involves the preparation and review of annual audited financial statements for insurance entities, as well as non-insurance subsidiaries. Moreover, this role acts as the operational owner for existing and pending reinsurance contract settlement processes. The incumbent will also serve as a bridge between the Accounting department and other business areas, particularly in matters related to reinsurance settlements.Key Responsibilities:• Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual statutory financial statements. • Led multiple Accounting team members in completing daily, weekly, and monthly accounting and reporting tasks. • Manage a diverse team of employees, handling everything from employee selection to performance management and employee development. • Conduct analysis of statutory balances during quarterly and annual reporting processes. • Prepare and/or review audited financial statements and coordinate with external auditors as needed. • Verify account reconciliations and ledgers for statutory reporting. • Complete and/or review various workpapers and statutory filings. • Monitor emerging statutory guidance to identify items relevant to AEL’s insurance companies. • Improve upon existing statutory reporting processes and controls. • Enhance existing reinsurance settlement processes and controls. • Assist internal auditors as required. • Handle additional duties and projects as assigned.If you are detail-oriented, have a knack for leading teams, and have a strong background in accounting and financial reporting, we want to hear from you!

Sr. Financial Analyst We are offering a contract employment opportunity for a Sr. Financial Analyst in Des Moines, Iowa. This role is positioned within the non-profit industry, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in refining our budget processes, enhancing our financial reporting structures, and developing necessary financial models. Responsibilities: • Accurately process and maintain detailed reports for our largest grants to ensure compliance and effective tracking of grant activities and spending, with a focus on establishing frameworks for federal grants.• Take the lead in mapping budgeted expenses to GL accounts, providing valuable insights for future planning.• Develop and implement reporting tools to assist department leaders in monitoring organizational spending, effectively driving decision-making and guiding resource allocations.• Collaborate closely with the donor services group to develop recurring reports to support the preparation of Board package/presentation and the development of donor data analytics.• Design budget templates for the upcoming budget cycle, ensuring they meet the needs of all stakeholders.• Evaluate and improve existing internal and external financial reports, identifying opportunities for enhancement and implementing best practices.• Build financial models including cash forecasting, budget, and revenue mix, and develop dashboards to analyze historical financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights for forecasting using predictive analytics.• Support the Senior Accountant on month-end analysis of financial results.• Undertake additional tasks as directed by the CFO

Tax Staff - Corporate 🚨 Tax & Compliance Accountant Opportunity – Hybrid Role (2 Days Onsite) 🚨Ready to transform how tax strategy is handled? This is your chance to take a hands-on role in redefining processes, evaluating outsourced systems, and creating smarter solutions for a growing and dynamic company. From tackling corporate tax issues (U.S. & Canada) and transfer pricing to resolving an ongoing Quebec sales tax matter, you'll have the autonomy to shape a forward-thinking tax roadmap—and the ear of leadership to make recommendations that truly matter.This isn't a cookie-cutter role—it's your blank slate to make impactful changes with flexibility built in (two days onsite). If you're a proactive, strategic thinker with experience in public accounting or corporate tax, we need you! Competitive pay, career growth, and a small-team dynamic await. Ready to start the conversation? Let’s talk! 💼

Accounts Payable Specialist We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Johnston, Iowa. The role involves comprehensive management of accounts payable operations in our organization. The primary responsibilities include efficient processing of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring adherence to our internal policies and regulatory standards. Responsibilities: • Efficiently process and verify invoices, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures. • Maintain and update vendor information in the accounting system, ensuring all data is current and accurate. • Handle inquiries from vendors in a detail oriented and timely manner, addressing payment status, discrepancies, and account issues. • Conduct regular reviews and reconciliations of purchase orders, contracts, and statements to ensure accurate and authorized payments. • Prepare and process various payment modes such as check runs, ACH payments, and credit card payments, adhering to established schedules. • Maintain and update payment records, reconciling accounts payable ledgers on a monthly basis. • Collaborate with other departments like purchasing, receiving, and finance to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper documentation for payments. • Participate in audits, providing necessary documentation to auditors as required. • Ensure compliance with specific billing regulations, including HIPAA and other regulatory requirements related to finance. • Monitor and report on outstanding payables, ensuring timely payments and identifying any potential issues or discrepancies. • Support continuous improvement initiatives for accounts payable processes and systems.

Senior Payroll Specialist Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to advance your career with a reputable organization? We are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join a dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. If you have a passion for problem-solving, process improvement, and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you! Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Payroll Processing: Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee base (including multi-state or international payroll, if applicable).</li><li>Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing payroll.</li><li>Reporting & Auditing: Generate payroll reports for management and audit purposes while identifying and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Tax Filings: Manage payroll tax filings, deductions, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>System Expertise: Work with HRIS and payroll/ERP systems (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP, Ceridian) to troubleshoot issues and streamline workflows.</li><li>Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize payroll processes and implement best practices.</li><li>Employee Relations: Assist employees in resolving payroll-related questions and concerns professionally.</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Accounting, and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.</li></ul>