<p>Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional with a passion for accuracy and efficiency? Do you excel in handling payments, processing checks, and collaborating with teams to ensure smooth financial operations? If so, we invite you to join a dynamic organization in a fulfilling, high-impact contract role!</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is currently seeking an <strong>Accounting Associate</strong> to fulfill an exciting contract opportunity (with potential extension based on performance). This is your chance to leverage your financial aptitude and organizational skills in a supportive, professional environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Partner with Robert Half?</strong></p><p>At Robert Half, we specialize in matching the right professionals with the right opportunities. With decades of staffing expertise across industries, we provide access to exclusive contract roles that align with your career goals. From personalized coaching to advocacy with top employers, we place your success at the forefront of everything we do. Robert Half is proud to be a name trusted by businesses and candidates alike for creating life-long professional connections.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're looking to grow your career, diversify your skill set, or explore new industries, partnering with Robert Half is your gateway to career success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role:</strong> Accounting Associate </p><p><strong>Work Location: </strong>Onsite within John Deere's Worldwide Financial HQ</p><p><strong>Shift: </strong>1st Shift</p><p><strong>Contract Duration:</strong> Through the end of the year, with potential for extension based on performance</p><p><br></p><p>Join a team where your accuracy and attention to detail make a direct impact. In this role, you’ll help ensure seamless payment processing while maintaining the highest standards of organizational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare in-house checks for virtual remittance to the bank</li><li>Accurately prepare and post Advance Lease Payments while collaborating with the Lease group for proper application</li><li>Handle and resolve rejected payments with diligence and precision</li><li>Partner with business areas to determine the appropriate handling of incoming checks/payments</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half proudly represents a client who is seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist in Des Moines to support their finance department on a contract basis.</p><p> </p><p><u>Job Description:</u></p><p>As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, your main duties will involve management of the Accounts Receivable pipeline, ensuring timely collection of payments, resolving billing issues, conducting account audits, and maintaining accurate records of financial transactions.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage the full cycle of Accounts Receivable activities: invoicing, cash posting, deductions, and collections.</li><li>Prepare regular financial and administrative reports.</li><li>Monitor and maintain client relationships.</li><li>Manage credit investigation and verification processes.</li><li>Engage in consistent follow up on delinquent account balances.</li><li>Ensure all transactions are compliant with financial policies and procedures.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is proud to represent a client in Des Moines who is seeking a diligent and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support their finance department on a contract basis.</p><p> </p><p><u>Job Description:</u></p><p>The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all vendors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage the full cycle of Accounts Payable activities: vendor verification, bill processing, preparing payments, and record maintenance.</li><li>Maintain vendor relationships and manage communication related to invoices and payment issues.</li><li>Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.</li><li>Prepare payments for signature and undertake payment runs.</li><li>Resolve payment discrepancies and disputes on behalf of the company.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to join our team in the Des Moines metro. In this role, you will lead a team of four and oversee all aspects of financial management, including cost tracking, revenue analysis, and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial success of our organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and refine the job costing system to ensure accurate tracking and allocation of all project-related costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze detailed Work-In-Progress (WIP) schedules to support accurate revenue recognition and provide insights into project profitability.</p><p>• Oversee client progress billings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth analyses of project profitability, comparing actual costs to budgets, and forecasting cost-to-complete to aid decision-making.</p><p>• Supervise general ledger activities and ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.</p><p>• Develop and present comprehensive financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, to summarize the company’s financial position.</p><p>• Lead the company’s annual budgeting process and manage regular financial forecasting cycles by collaborating with department leaders.</p><p>• Monitor financial performance against forecasts, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare necessary reports for governing agencies.</p><p>• Manage corporate cash accounts, including reconciling bank statements, forecasting cash flow, and exploring cash investment opportunities.</p>
