<p>Ready to level up your accounting career with a firm that truly values work/life balance and offers a variety of work that keeps things interesting? We’re partnering with a rapidly growing public accounting firm to find <strong>Senior Accountants</strong> who are ready to roll up their sleeves during tax season and enjoy shorter workweeks the rest of the year. If you’re a detail-oriented number cruncher with a knack for small business accounting (and maybe even a bit of restaurant/bar expertise), this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Role</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Work/Life Balance:</strong> We get it—life doesn’t stop during busy season, so our team works <strong>50–55 hours</strong> (no crazy 70+ hour weeks here!). The rest of the year? It’s all about <strong>32–40 hours</strong> per week and having time for yourself.</li><li><strong>Variety of Clients & Industries:</strong> You’ll work with an eclectic mix of clients in industries like <strong>construction</strong> and <strong>hospitality</strong> (who doesn’t love a good restaurant/bar?). Most of the businesses you'll support are small (under $1M in annual revenue), so you’ll get to build close relationships while making a big impact.</li><li><strong>Growth-Focused Environment:</strong> Jump into a team that’s eager to train and grow with you—if tax prep isn’t your forte yet, no worries, we’ll help you become a pro!</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Client Management:</strong> You’re the go-to resource for client relationships—take charge of day-to-day accounting and mentor junior staff to keep everything running smoothly.</li><li><strong>Full-Service Accounting:</strong> Handle all aspects of small business accounting, including:</li><li>Preparing financial reports to support tax returns.</li><li>Reconciling loan balances and payroll liabilities.</li><li>Preparing business and related individual tax returns (don’t worry, we’ll teach you if you want to learn!).</li><li><strong>Tax Season Hustle:</strong> Dive into tax prep during Q1 but enjoy a variety of small business accounting and payroll work during the rest of the year (tax represents about 40% of the firm’s focus).</li><li><strong>Multi-Entity Accounting:</strong> Got experience with multi-entity businesses? Bonus points for you!</li></ul>
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity at a well-established company in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. We are in search of a Staff Accountant to join our team! In this role, you will be performing a variety of accounting tasks, including maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and resolving inquiries. You will also be responsible for managing customer accounts and conducting appropriate actions when necessary.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Accurately process all accounts payable transactions</p><p>• Compute, classify, and record numerical data to maintain complete financial records</p><p>• Conduct routine calculations, postings, and verifications to obtain primary financial data for accounting record maintenance</p><p>• Check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers</p><p>• Compile data as requested and maintain computer files using easy to recognize file naming conventions</p><p>• Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, and regulatory compliance</p><p>• Verify and maintain the accuracy of all data for accurate financial reporting</p><p>• Utilize accounting software, spreadsheets, and Word documents to record, store, communicate, and analyze information</p><p>• Reconcile and pay company credit card statements</p><p>• Process the onboarding of new employees, schedule pre-employment tests, and set up training</p><p>• Maintain accurate employee files and employment folders as per regulatory agency guidelines</p><p>• Provide accounting support to project managers as needed</p><p>• Assist in developing processes that align with current accounting software.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced and meticulous Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our accounts payable team in Waterloo, Iowa. In this role, you will manage a team responsible for processing invoices and payments, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards, and driving continuous process improvements. This position offers the opportunity to lead, mentor, and make a significant impact on the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the daily functions of the accounts payable team, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and reconciliations.</p><p>• Ensure all vendor invoices are processed accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with organizational policies.</p><p>• Review and approve payment runs, such as ACH, wire transfers, and checks, ensuring all required documentation and controls are in place.</p><p>• Address and resolve escalated vendor issues and collaborate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Monitor accounts payable aging reports and assist in managing cash flow through strategic payment scheduling.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing accruals and generating financial reports.</p><p>• Provide training, mentorship, and performance evaluations for team members to foster growth and development.</p><p>• Prepare documentation and respond to inquiries during internal and external audits.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process automation and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are looking for a company that cares about their employees, provides a collaborative environment, a flexible, hybrid work schedule, and growth opportunity, then you will not want to miss out on this opportunity! </p>
