<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Ames, Iowa. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers the opportunity to support essential financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, cost accounting, and invoice management. If you are skilled in bookkeeping and have experience with accounting software like QuickBooks or Sage, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain detailed records of transactions and reconcile discrepancies when necessary.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Process invoices and verify payment records to ensure compliance with financial policies.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements and reports for internal and external use.</p><p>• Assist in cost accounting tasks to support budgeting and financial planning efforts.</p><p>• Perform data entry tasks to update and maintain accounting databases.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of accounting projects.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks or Sage software to manage financial data and generate reports.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors and clients to address payment inquiries and resolve issues.</p>
Are you a people-first leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Our growing client company is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead a talented team and help drive operational excellence across departments. <br> What You’ll Do As the Accounting Manager, you’ll oversee a large AP/AR team and serve as a key liaison between departments. You’ll: Lead and coach the AP/AR team with empathy and accountability Collaborate across departments to resolve customer issues and streamline operations Manage vendor contracts, payment schedules, and customer account activity Drive process improvements and digitization using ERP systems Foster a positive, open, and efficient team culture What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a true leader — someone who’s approachable, communicative, and strategic. The ideal candidate will: Be a strong coach and communicator across all levels Have experience managing accounting teams of 5+ individuals Be comfortable working in the “grey space” where flexibility and judgment are key Be open-minded, collaborative, and excited to create scalable processes Know how to prioritize, delegate, and teach with patience Why Join? Be part of a growing company with a strong reputation Work with a team that’s positive, receptive, and eager to learn Help shape the future of accounting operations Make a real impact across departments and processes
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Office Administrator to join our team in Johnston, Iowa. In this role, you will support various administrative and accounting functions to ensure smooth operations across office and fabrication shop activities. Your expertise will help streamline processes, maintain records, and facilitate communication among internal teams and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily office operations, including supplies, equipment maintenance, and facility upkeep.</p><p>• Coordinate phone calls, mail handling, meeting schedules, and onboarding tasks for new employees.</p><p>• Assist in processing accounts payable invoices using TimberScan, ensuring accuracy and resolving vendor payment discrepancies.</p><p>• Provide administrative support by tracking schedules, managing deliveries, and preparing project documentation.</p><p>• Maintain accurate project records and assist in pre-construction activities such as bid collection and cost tracking.</p><p>• Facilitate effective communication between office staff, field teams, shop personnel, and external partners.</p><p>• Organize fabrication drawings, track inventory, and oversee shipping documentation processes.</p><p>• Support shop workers by managing logs, preparing reports, and coordinating material procurement.</p><p>• Plan and coordinate safety events while ensuring proper documentation and communication between offices.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to improve workflows and maintain confidentiality in all administrative tasks.</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a company on a contract basis located in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial transactions and ensuring the accuracy of accounts payable operations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment while utilizing your expertise in accounting processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and verify invoices for accuracy, ensuring proper account coding and compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations of accounts payable transactions to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Handle payment processing, including Automated Clearing House transfers and check runs.</p><p>• Assist in maintaining and updating accounts payable documentation and records.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end closing activities by preparing necessary reports and reconciliations.</p><p>• Utilize Excel for intermediate-level tasks such as data analysis and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>If this sounds like the job for you, please APPLY TODAY! Please apply through our Robert Half website.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy and operations of our non-profit organization in West Des Moines, Iowa. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of non-profit financial management, strategic planning, and leadership to drive long-term success. This is a key executive role requiring a proven track record in fostering growth and delivering financial excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement strategic financial plans that align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements to ensure compliance and transparency.</p><p>• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes to guide decision-making and resource allocation.</p><p>• Lead financial reporting efforts, including audits and board presentations.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations to support business strategy and growth.</p><p>• Monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with other executives to drive organizational success.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager to oversee corporate tax strategy and compliance in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves managing tax provisions, ensuring accurate compliance with regulations, and optimizing tax processes for corporate and partnership entities. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in corporate and partnership tax matters, along with strong leadership skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation and review of partnership and corporate tax filings, ensuring accuracy of supporting schedules and fixed asset records (including depreciation methods and useful lives).</li><li>Guide the development of tax calculations and related schedules to support compliance and reporting needs.</li><li>Manage quarterly estimated tax payments and ensure deadlines are met.</li><li>Serve as the primary contact for Federal and State tax notices, preparing timely and thorough responses.</li><li>Drive the tax planning process, including research and recommendations on complex tax matters.</li><li>Oversee sales, use, and excise tax compliance while providing ongoing education to internal teams.</li><li>Evaluate and advise on tax impacts of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst with a strong background in investment accounting and a deep understanding of the life insurance industry. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in financial reporting, including the preparation and review of 10-K and 10-Q filings, while providing detailed analysis of investment performance. This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial operations at a high level.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed investment accounting and reporting, ensuring strict adherence to U.S. GAAP, statutory accounting, and regulatory standards.<br>• Prepare and review financial reports, including 10-Ks and 10-Qs, along with supporting schedules and disclosures.<br>• Collaborate with teams across finance, actuarial, and investments to analyze portfolio performance and explain variances.<br>• Utilize Essbase for financial modeling, variance analysis, and comprehensive reporting.<br>• Leverage Workiva Wdesk to enhance reporting workflows, manage documentation, and ensure compliance.<br>• Support accounting operations related to life insurance, including asset/liability management and investment-related transactions.<br>• Coordinate with auditors by preparing quarterly and annual audit documentation and responding to queries.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency in reporting and analysis.<br>• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to meet the needs of senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
We are offering a unique opportunity for a Controller in URBANDALE, Iowa, United States. The Controller will be a vital part of our team, focusing on overseeing the accounting functions, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, and managing budget processes. The role will also involve using accounting software systems like Great Plains Dynamics and carrying out month-end close procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Overseeing all accounting functions to ensure the efficient operation of the department<br>• Utilizing accounting software systems such as Great Plains Dynamics for data management<br>• Conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with established financial regulations and standards<br>• Managing budget processes, including planning, tracking, and reporting<br>• Carrying out month-end close procedures, including account reconciliations and financial reporting<br>• Ensuring accurate record-keeping and maintaining up-to-date financial information.
<p>A leading marketing and distribution company in the Des Moines area is looking to add a Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team! This would be a great opportunity for someone with inventory accounting experience! </p><p>Main Responsibilities:</p><p>· Match invoices to purchase orders and warehouse receipts and enter into accounting system</p><p>· Research discrepancies and escalate as needed to resolve</p><p>· Ensure timely payment to vendors (checks, ACH, wires) and record payments accurately</p><p>· Reconcile accounts payable detail to general ledger daily</p><p>· Reconcile vendor statements to the general ledger monthly</p><p>· Communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments to resolve issues</p><p>· Posts customer payments by recording cash, check, ACH, wire and EFT transactions</p><p>· Apply customer payments to correct invoice using Excell software and accounting programs</p><p> </p><p>Why work for this company:</p><p>This company strives to show appreciation to their employees by hosting company events and showing individual recognition to each employee! If you are looking for a company that has a very relaxed and fun work environment and allows you the opportunity to have your voice be heard, then this may be the place for you!</p>
We are looking for an experienced Credit Manager to lead our credit and collections operations in Des Moines, Iowa. This role is essential in evaluating customer creditworthiness, setting credit limits, and developing strategies to minimize credit risk while fostering positive relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, leadership, and risk management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage a team of credit and collections professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.<br>• Oversee accounts receivable processes, including monitoring aging reports and ensuring timely collection efforts.<br>• Analyze customer financial data, credit histories, and payment trends to assess creditworthiness and set appropriate credit limits.<br>• Develop and enforce credit policies and procedures to mitigate risk and optimize cash flow.<br>• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service teams to address billing discrepancies and maintain strong client relationships.<br>• Prepare detailed reports and metrics on credit risk, collections performance, and accounts receivable status for senior management.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements and automation tools to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Approve or recommend credit terms for new and existing customers, ensuring compliance with company policies.<br>• Coordinate with external collection agencies to recover overdue accounts when necessary.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Audit Manager - Public in the thriving industry of public accounting. Based in a vibrant city in Iowa, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing a range of audit activities and contributing to the firm's growth and development. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Lead, plan, and execute audits with precision and efficiency<br>• Supervise a team of audit professionals, ensuring all tasks are performed accurately and on schedule<br>• Foster clear communication and strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and concerns promptly<br>• Identify potential audit risks and devise effective strategies to manage them<br>• Collaborate with partners to strategize and seize new business opportunities<br>• Stay updated with the latest auditing regulations and standards, applying this knowledge to daily operations<br>• Contribute to the detail-oriented development of staff through mentoring, training, and performance evaluations<br>• Utilize various accounting software systems to facilitate audit processes<br>• Develop and implement audit programs and plans to ensure comprehensive audit engagements.
<p><strong>Join a team that values accuracy, integrity, and customer care.</strong> A well-established and growing company is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable <strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong> to support their financial operations and ensure timely collections that drive healthy cash flow. If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and collaborating across departments, this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p>💼 <strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><p><strong>Accounts Receivable Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Post customer payments (cash, check, credit card, ACH, wire, EFT) with precision</li><li>Apply payments to correct invoices using Excell software and accounting systems</li><li>Investigate and resolve short payments, deductions, and unpaid invoices</li><li>Provide courteous and timely support to customers via phone and email</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting Support</strong></p><ul><li>Review warehouse return paperwork for accuracy</li><li>Process monthly credit memos to customer accounts</li><li>Reconcile return quantities in the returns warehouse</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain confidentiality and uphold company values</li><li>Adapt to changing priorities and support team needs as required</li></ul><p><strong>Why work here:</strong></p><p>If you are seeking a company that fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions matter and you want to be part of a team that values precision, adaptability, and continuous improvement—all while helping deliver exceptional service to customers, then you won't want to miss out on this opportunity! </p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Efficiently process and verify invoices, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.<br>• Maintain and update vendor information in the accounting system, ensuring all data is current and accurate.<br>• Handle inquiries from vendors in a detail oriented and timely manner, addressing payment status, discrepancies, and account issues.<br>• Conduct regular reviews and reconciliations of purchase orders, contracts, and statements to ensure accurate and authorized payments.<br>• Prepare and process various payment modes such as check runs, ACH payments, and credit card payments, adhering to established schedules.<br>• Maintain and update payment records, reconciling accounts payable ledgers on a monthly basis.<br>• Collaborate with other departments like purchasing, receiving, and finance to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper documentation for payments.<br>• Participate in audits, providing necessary documentation to auditors as required.<br>• Ensure compliance with specific billing regulations, including HIPAA and other regulatory requirements related to finance.<br>• Monitor and report on outstanding payables, ensuring timely payments and identifying any potential issues or discrepancies.<br>• Support continuous improvement initiatives for accounts payable processes and systems.
<p>Robert Half is looking for a results-driven Investments Director to oversee and manage a diverse investment portfolio and lead investment accounting staff. This key leadership role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, driving financial performance, and fostering a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in investment accounting, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the insurance industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the management and reporting of the company’s investment portfolio.</li><li>Ensure all investment-related activities comply with GAAP and statutory accounting standards.</li><li>Ability to collaborate internally and externally with business partners.</li><li>Cultivate a results-oriented culture within the Investment Accounting team.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the Investment Accounting team to achieve operational excellence.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software systems.</li><li>Conduct financial analyses of investments to inform strategic decision-making.</li><li>Produce comprehensive financial reports to monitor and evaluate portfolio performance.</li><li>Leverage knowledge of the life insurance industry to enhance investment strategies</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Auditor with a background in public accounting to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role offers the opportunity to apply your auditing expertise to assess compliance, evaluate financial records, and deliver accurate reporting. If you thrive in a collaborative and detail-oriented environment, this position is an ideal fit for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough audits to ensure compliance with established financial and regulatory standards.<br>• Evaluate financial statements and records for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting guidelines.<br>• Develop and execute audit plans tailored to specific client needs and organizational objectives.<br>• Lead audit engagements, providing guidance and support to less experienced team members.<br>• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to management or clients.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve discrepancies or issues.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel skills and industry-specific software to streamline audit processes.<br>• Stay updated on changes in financial reporting standards and industry best practices.<br>• Ensure all audit activities are completed within designated timelines and budgets.
