<p>Do you love wearing multiple hats and being the go-to person who keeps everything running smoothly? If QuickBooks is your happy place and you thrive in an environment where autonomy is the norm, this role is for you! Robert Half is partnering with a well-established company within the construction industry to find a <strong>dynamic Office Manager/Bookkeeper</strong> who loves variety and thrives in a role where independence and trust are key.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Role:</strong></p><p>You’ll be the heartbeat of the office—managing everything from bookkeeping and payroll to vendor communication and job costing. This is a chance to make a real impact in a small, tight-knit team that values hard work, autonomy, and a positive attitude.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage QuickBooks Desktop for AP/AR, job setup, billing, and reconciliations</li><li>Process invoices, monitor financial transactions, and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Handle payroll (including union payroll- training provided), prepare and submit union reports and dues</li><li>Maintain employee files, onboarding paperwork, and support HR-related tasks</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations and oversee accurate financial reporting</li><li>Partner with the CPA for year-end processes and assist with tax filings</li><li>Keep office operations running smoothly—filing, reporting, and light administrative tasks</li><li>Communicate with vendors and team members (primarily via email and text)</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to join our team. This is a long-term contract position ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in financial management, team leadership, and strategic decision-making. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate across multiple functions while overseeing complex financial operations within the technology and telecommunications sectors.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead a team of up to 20 finance team members, fostering productivity and collaboration.</p><p>• Develop and implement annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close processes to maintain accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Manage cash flow forecasting and budget processes to support strategic planning.</p><p>• Analyze complex accounting transactions, including revenue recognition, derivatives, impairments, and stock-based compensation.</p><p>• Provide expert guidance on business combinations, convertible debt, warrants, and lease accounting.</p><p>• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless communication and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, lookups, and introductory macros, for financial analysis.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Drive cross-functional initiatives to address challenges and improve financial outcomes.</p>
<p><strong>Financial Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Contract | Cedar Rapids, IA</strong></p><p><strong>3–5 Years of Experience Required</strong></p><p>Our client in Cedar Rapids is seeking an analytical and detail‑driven <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys digging into financial data, and provides insights that drive business decisions.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>The Financial Analyst will support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and reporting. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, operations, and leadership teams to help guide strategic financial planning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.</li><li>Conduct variance and trend analyses; provide insights on performance drivers.</li><li>Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Build and update financial models to support business planning and decision‑making.</li><li>Analyze revenue, expenses, KPIs, and operational metrics.</li><li>Present financial findings to management in a clear, concise manner.</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis requests and special projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this role, you will be responsible for managing key financial processes, ensuring accuracy in accounting operations, and supporting strategic financial planning. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization and collaborate with a dynamic finance team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily treasury activities, including cash management, electronic transaction setup, accounting system updates, and cash forecasting.<br>• Generate and distribute daily revenue reports to relevant team members.<br>• Execute month-end tasks, including journal entries and detailed analysis of fuel and maintenance expenses.<br>• Maintain and update the general ledger and chart of accounts to ensure accuracy.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts as needed and address discrepancies.<br>• Assist in preparing financial statements and conducting thorough analyses.<br>• Collaborate on financial forecasts and budgets, providing updates and insights.<br>• Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis and contribute to financial review processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in preparing filings across various jurisdictions.<br>• Coordinate annual audits and support other audit processes as required.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to efficient accounting processes. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic financial environment and has a strong background in accounting principles.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate completion.<br>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure financial data integrity.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while verifying supporting documentation.<br>• Perform account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Conduct bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow activities.<br>• Manage payroll, expense reporting, and timesheet accounting with precision.<br>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounting operations.<br>• Provide detailed financial reports and analyses to support decision-making.<br>• Assist in audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Charles City, Iowa. This role requires a dedicated individual with experience in managing comprehensive bookkeeping functions, including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. If you have a strong background in accounting and payroll we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage all aspects of bookkeeping, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.</p><p>• Perform regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks to record transactions, generate reports, and manage financial data.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and statements.</p><p>• Ensure timely payment of invoices and proper tracking of expenses.</p><p>• Monitor and address discrepancies in financial documentation.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to support budgeting and financial planning activities.</p><p>• Adhere to all relevant financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Provide regular updates and reports to management regarding financial status.</p>
<p>Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Staff or Senior Accountant to manage financial operations and reporting for multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have expertise in accounting, payroll management, accounts payable, and financial statement preparation, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software. Responsibilities include general ledger management, reconciliations, cash receipt processing, fixed asset analyses, and cost reporting assistance, all while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.</p>
<p><strong>** MUST RESIDE IN IOWA- Non-negotiable**</strong></p><p><strong>Database Research & Document Management Assistant (Contract-to-Hire)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Are you a detail-driven problem solver who loves turning information into organized systems?</strong> We’re looking for a <strong>Database Research & Document Management Assistant</strong> who thrives on accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration. This is a <strong>contract-to-hire</strong> opportunity where you’ll play a key role in managing critical financial documents and supporting our proprietary database.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Be the bridge:</strong> Connect with credit entities, CFOs, Controllers, Treasurers, and rating agencies to obtain audited financial statements and other essential documents via internet, phone, email, or third-party platforms.</li><li><strong>Organize like a pro:</strong> Catalog standard and non-standard documents, work orders, and ensure everything is properly stored and accessible.</li><li><strong>Document hero:</strong> Retrieve, standardize, and upload scanned financial statements into our database for seamless integration.</li><li><strong>Collaborate & coordinate:</strong> Work closely with client analysts to fulfill audit requests and strengthen relationships between the organization and subscribers.</li><li><strong>Ensure compliance:</strong> Maintain system protocols, flag inconsistencies, and suggest improvements to keep processes sharp and secure.</li><li><strong>Protect confidentiality:</strong> Handle sensitive financial data with discretion and professionalism.</li><li><strong>Grow your expertise:</strong> Learn accounting standards, database reporting, and spreadsheet analysis while contributing to special projects that keep operations running smoothly.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Seeking a new opportunity as an <strong>Accountant</strong>? Check out this opportunity!</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cedar Rapids, Iowa</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> Contract / Short-Term Assignment</p><p><strong>Join a dynamic team and make an immediate impact!</strong> Our client is seeking an <strong>Accountant</strong> for a short-term project with a leading organization in Cedar Rapids. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your expertise and help drive critical accounting functions during a busy season.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Month-End Close</strong>: Prepare and post journal entries, manage accruals, reconcile accounts, and ensure timely close processes.</p><p><strong>General Ledger Management</strong>: Maintain accuracy of the GL, review entries for compliance, and resolve discrepancies.</p><p><strong>Financial Reporting</strong>: Assist in preparing balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports; perform <strong>flux/variance analysis</strong> to explain changes.</p><p><strong>Account Reconciliations</strong>: Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.</p><p><strong>Budget & Forecast Support</strong>: Provide data for budgeting and forecasting cycles; analyze trends to support decision-making.</p><p><strong>Compliance & Audit Prep</strong>: Ensure adherence to <strong>GAAP</strong> standards and assist with internal/external audit requests.</p><p><strong>Process Improvement</strong>: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance accuracy in reporting.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Treasury Analyst to join our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role involves managing key financial operations, including liquidity analysis, investment strategies, and interest rate risk assessments. The ideal candidate will play a vital part in supporting decision-making processes by preparing detailed reports and offering actionable insights.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior leadership, the Asset/Liability Committee, and the Board, focusing on liquidity and balance sheet positions.<br>• Develop and refine presentations, models, and reports that assess the impact of strategies on liquidity, interest rate risk, earnings, and capital.<br>• Collaborate with external resources to validate financial modeling assumptions, such as deposit decay rates, loan prepayment speeds, and other metrics.<br>• Monitor market trends to recommend investment strategies that align with company objectives and policies.<br>• Facilitate the execution, trading, and settlement of securities within the investment portfolio, adhering to risk limits and procedures.<br>• Conduct thorough analysis of the investment portfolio to identify impairments using pricing spread evaluations.<br>• Support the preparation and communication of liquidity stress testing results to senior leadership and the Board.<br>• Provide analytical insights into hedging strategies used for managing interest rate risk and other financial exposures.<br>• Review and contribute to the revision of liquidity risk and hedging policies to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Controller to join a thriving manufacturing company in Northeast Iowa. This role offers the opportunity to oversee critical financial operations and contribute to strategic decision-making. As a key member of the team, you will manage accounting processes, lead a small team, and ensure the accuracy of financial data.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and oversee the month-end close process for multiple locations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Implement and maintain standard costing systems to support inventory management and decision-making.</p><p>• Audit and manage inventory records to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Analyze financial variances and provide actionable insights to improve performance.</p><p>• Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting processes to align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Assist in strategic planning initiatives to support long-term growth.</p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of two accounting professionals.</p><p>• Develop and refine financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p>
