<p>Ready to put your accounting education or early career experience to work outside of a traditional desk-only role? Want to actually <em>see</em> how numbers tie to real projects—buildings, renovations, and work you can point to and say “I helped make that happen”?</p><p>We’re partnering with a well-established, locally respected construction company looking to add an Accountant to their close‑knit accounting team. This is an awesome opportunity for someone early in their career who’s eager to learn, ask questions, and grow into construction accounting with strong mentorship.</p><p><br></p><p>Why This Role Is Great Early in Your Career</p><ul><li>Learn project accounting from the ground up</li><li>Hands-on exposure to real projects (not just journal entries)</li><li>Cross‑training across accounting functions</li><li>Work closely with Project Managers, operations, and leadership</li><li>Long‑term mindset: training, stability, and career growth</li></ul><p>What You’ll Be Doing</p><p>You’ll be trained step‑by‑step—construction accounting experience is not required (although it is a bonus of course).</p><ul><li>Learn and support job costing across multiple active projects</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and receivable</li><li>Help prepare client and project billings</li><li>Track and reconcile project costs with strong attention to detail</li><li>Partner with Project Managers & field teams to keep projects financially on track</li><li>Gain cross‑functional experience across accounting over time</li></ul><p>Culture & Team Environment</p><ul><li>Family-oriented, collaborative accounting team</li><li>Leadership is accessible and supportive</li><li>Strong training & mentorship (expect a learning curve—it’s normal)</li><li>People help where help is needed</li><li>Integrity, accountability, and long-term commitment are taken seriously</li></ul>
<p>Are you passionate about finance and eager to grow your expertise? Join our team as an Accountant and play a vital role in managing our financial health. We're looking for a detail-oriented, adaptable individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to make an impact.</p><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p><p>We’re committed to excellence and innovation in everything we do. As a key member of our accounting team, you’ll enjoy opportunities to elevate your skills, work with talented professionals, and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><p>In this essential role, you’ll take ownership of accounting processes and help ensure seamless financial operations. Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Accurately processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</li><li>Performing regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial records.</li><li>Preparing and maintaining account reconciliations for monthly and quarterly reporting cycles.</li><li>Assisting with month-end close procedures, including journal entries and general ledger updates.</li><li>Managing compliance for Form 1099 reporting requirements.</li><li>Recording and verifying accounting entries against supporting documentation.</li><li>Supporting the development and preparation of financial statements and reports.</li><li>Working collaboratively with team members to optimize workflows and resolve discrepancies.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Growth Opportunities</strong>: Expand your capabilities with hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development.</li><li><strong>Supportive Team Culture</strong>: Collaborate with motivated professionals in an environment that values innovation and teamwork.</li><li><strong>Impactful Work</strong>: Your contributions will directly support our organization’s financial success.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a real estate and property organization in West Des Moines, Iowa. This position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with period-end activities, and helping ensure reporting is completed in a timely manner. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in property management accounting and can work effectively across multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries with strong attention to accuracy and supporting documentation.<br>• Maintain general ledger activity and review account balances to help ensure financial records remain complete and reliable.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks, including reconciliations, variance review, and timely completion of assigned deliverables.<br>• Support accounting processes related to property management operations, including tracking financial activity across assigned properties.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues efficiently.<br>• Help compile financial statements and internal reports for management review and operational decision-making.<br>• Partner with internal teams to gather accounting information, answer questions, and improve day-to-day financial accuracy.