<p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Staff member to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This position offers an excellent balance between public accounting tax work and manageable hours during tax season. As a Tax Reviewer, you will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in the preparation and review of various tax documents.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed reviews of partnership, S-corp, individual, trust, and non-profit tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Perform calculations for quarterly estimates and year-end projections to support tax planning strategies.</p><p>• Address and resolve inquiries from federal and state tax authorities, ensuring timely responses.</p><p>• Research client-specific tax questions and identify potential planning opportunities to optimize outcomes.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and review schedules for assigned tax returns, ensuring deadlines are met.</p><p>• Contribute to the development of staff through training and mentorship.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to maintain high standards in tax preparation and review processes.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a local public accounting firm in Indianola, Iowa to hire a highly skilled and motivated Tax Accountant. Our client is focused on providing exceptional tax consulting and compliance services for a diverse client base, which includes individuals, small businesses, and corporate clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Summary:</p><p>As a Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing individual and corporate tax returns, assisting with tax planning and consulting, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with at least five years of experience in tax accounting. A CPA designation is preferred, and a degree in accounting or a related field is required.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Tax Preparation and Review: Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for individuals and corporate clients </p><p>Tax Planning and Compliance: Provide proactive tax planning strategies to optimize client outcomes, ensuring adherence to current tax laws and regulations.</p><p>Client Communication: Collaborate closely with clients to gather necessary financial data, answer tax-related inquiries, and provide exceptional service.</p><p>Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth tax research on complex issues and provide findings and recommendations to management and clients.</p><p>Team Collaboration: Support junior team members with technical guidance and quality control during tax return preparation.</p><p>Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes and workflows within the tax department to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Corporate Tax Staff Accountant to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact by contributing to tax compliance, accounting, and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in corporate tax and a drive to deliver accurate and efficient results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review intermediate-level federal and state income tax returns as part of the compliance team.</p><p>• Assist in the calculation and preparation of monthly tax provisions, including creating detailed tax account roll-forward schedules and performing other related tax accounting tasks.</p><p>• Coordinate and prepare quarterly federal and state income tax estimated payments.</p><p>• Conduct research on fundamental tax-related questions to ensure compliance with regulations and provide insightful recommendations.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments, external consultants, and federal and state tax authorities to address tax-related matters effectively.</p><p>• Contribute technical expertise to support the development and execution of tax-related project plans.</p><p>• Assist in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of annual income tax provisions.</p><p>• Address inquiries from tax authorities and provide documentation to support compliance efforts.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p> We’re seeking a proactive and hands-on <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to lead our Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams. This role is essential to maintaining efficient financial operations, fostering team accountability, and serving as a key liaison between departments. You’ll oversee internal processes, manage vendor relationships, and be the final authority on customer account issues.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Team Leadership & Culture</strong></li><li>Foster a culture of accountability with clear expectations and regular feedback.</li><li>Create a collaborative, approachable, and supportive team environment.</li><li>Manage team workloads and reallocate duties as needed to maintain efficiency.</li><li><strong>Accounts Payable</strong></li><li>Oversee invoice and credit processing.</li><li>Manage check payment schedules and ensure timely vendor payments.</li><li><strong>Accounts Receivable</strong></li><li>Supervise payment and refund processing.</li><li>Provide clarity on customer account activity and resolve escalated issues.</li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></li><li>Act as a liaison between finance and other departments.</li><li>Provide training and guidance on financial procedures and policies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company standards across teams.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement</strong></li><li>Be hands-on with departmental processes.</li><li>Analyze and implement changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li><strong>Administrative Oversight</strong></li><li>Manage vendor contracts and related documentation.</li><li>Support corporate initiatives and fulfill additional duties as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>POSITION: SAS Reporting Analyst</p><p>LOCATION: Des Moines, Iowa – Hybrid (1-2 Days in Office) BUT FLEXIBLE!!! </p><p>STATUS: No Sponsorship (EAD, Green Card, or U.S. Citizen. No OPT or F1 Visa)</p><p><br></p><p>Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about identifying risks, improving processes, and leveraging technology to generate impactful, data-driven insights? We are seeking a SAS Reporting Analyst to join our team in a pivotal role focused on designing business controls, improving risk management, and optimizing operational processes through advanced data analysis and quality assurance.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration for this SAS Reporting Analyst (PERM Direct Hire) role, contact Carrie Danger, SVP Permanent Placement Team, with DIRECT email/contact information available on my LinkedIn profile. Or, ONE-CLICK APPLY directly to this posting.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><p>Business Controls, Change Management & Quality Assurance:</p><p><br></p><p>Develop and modify reporting to mitigate risks identified in the risk register, applying preventative and detective measures across operations.</p><p>Review processes to uncover control deficiencies and ensure policy and regulatory alignment.</p><p>Build and monitor robust controls, supporting change management evaluations and implementations.</p><p>Conduct post-implementation reviews and root cause analyses to enhance control reporting and operational mechanisms.</p><p>Collaborate with peers to align responsibilities and desired outcomes across processes, systems, and procedures.</p><p>Contribute to discussions and initiatives to enhance operational controls.</p><p>Key Skills Needed:</p><p>Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to translate data into actionable insights.</p><p>Creativity to craft innovative control reports using SAS tools and SQL Server databases (experience with SQL a plus).</p><p>Proven ability to manage operational risks through automated and manual reporting.</p><p>Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.</p><p>Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail.</p><p>Self-motivated, dependable, and professional work ethic.</p><p>Qualifications:</p><p>Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.</p><p>Proficiency in SAS is required.</p><p>Experience in operational/business analysis preferred, with process improvement or process mapping being a significant plus.</p><p>Compensation: Up to $120K (PERM Direct Hire)</p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume directly to Carrie Danger (email on LinkedIn profile) or ONE-CLICK APPLY to this specific posting. You can also reach Carrie Danger by cell at 515-991-0863 for more information.</p>
<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in Ames, Iowa. This is a long-term, part-time contract position ideal for someone who thrives in a part-time role and enjoys flexibility. The successful candidate will manage key financial operations and contribute to the smooth functioning of our business one day per week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll accurately and in a timely manner.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring all transactions are recorded properly.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Handle deposits and ensure bills are paid on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain organized and up-to-date bookkeeping records using QuickBooks.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to provide financial reports as needed.</p><p>• Assist in preparing financial documentation for audits or reviews.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and practices.</p><p>• Address any discrepancies or issues in financial records promptly.</p><p>• Provide regular updates to management regarding financial status.</p>
