<p>Do you thrive on solving problems quickly and creating efficiencies that drive company-wide impact? Are you ready to bring your accounting expertise and analytical skills to a dynamic organization where innovation and collaboration are key values? If so, we’re looking for a Senior Accountant to step into a challenging yet rewarding role!</p><p><br></p><p>As a Senior Accountant, you’ll lead the charge in improving processes, streamlining workflows, and assisting in maintaining the company’s financial health while being a key team member for both short-term cleanup projects and long-term process improvements. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Controller while also collaborating cross-functionally to deliver results, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of impactful cleanup initiatives, such as reconciling multiple bank accounts and supporting a major payroll system transition.</p><p>Your role will evolve into a focus on monthly close processes and automation, allowing you to make a mark in optimizing the company’s financial operations.</p><p>Work alongside a supportive Controller and become an essential right-hand partner in driving change and ensuring accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Reach out today referencing JO# 01500-0013259857</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an Accountant to join our client's team in the construction industry. This role is based in Ankeny, Iowa. This Accountant role will play a crucial role in managing accounting operations, month-end responsibilities and inventory ownership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the reconciliation of bank statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance</p><p>• Manage the general ledger, including recording and verifying all transactions</p><p>• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and rectify any discrepancies</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end close process</p><p>• Utilize ERP and Excel to maintain and analyze financial data</p><p>• Ensure accurate asset inventory management and reporting</p><p>• Address and resolve any accounting issues or discrepancies</p><p>• Monitor financial transactions, ensuring all posted entries are accurate.</p>
<p>Robert Half is currently seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for a contract with our client in Des Moines, IA. This role is critical to maintaining the financial health of the organization and therefore, requires an individual of high caliber with a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Detailed review and preparation of revenue, cost of sales, expense, and balance sheet account reconciliations</li><li>Development and maintenance of key financial reports</li><li>Assisting in budget preparation and management</li><li>Management of accounts payable and receivable</li><li>Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and corporate policies, procedures, and regulations</li><li>Assisting in annual audits</li><li>Contribute to special projects to improve reporting, analytical tools, and internal processes.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a highly driven Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in West Des Moines, IA. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial planning and analysis efforts, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting key business objectives. The role is critical in managing fixed assets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee monthly financial close processes and ensure compliance with quarterly accounting requirements.</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis to identify deviations from budget, forecast, and prior periods, providing actionable insights.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in alignment with established accounting standards.</p><p>• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and tasks to support decision-making and business objectives.</p><p>• Evaluate and prioritize capital expenditure proposals to align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage the annual capital budget and track project spending to maintain financial oversight.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate project assumptions, timelines, and deliverables.</p><p>• Drive initiatives related to fixed asset management and ensure proper alignment with financial strategies.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and organizational policies in all financial operations.</p><p>• Support the development and improvement of financial processes and reporting mechanisms.</p>
<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><strong>Job Description</strong>: We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Entry-Level Accountant to join our team. This position is ideal for recent graduates or individuals starting their accounting career with a passion to grow and develop their skills in a fast-paced environment. The Entry-Level Accountant will play an integral role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing basic financial reports, and supporting the accounting team with daily operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Assist with the preparation and maintenance of financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and other financial documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Prepare financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes by ensuring accurate and timely completion of necessary entries.</li><li>Assist in audits by organizing and preparing documentation as requested.</li><li>Process invoices, payments, and other financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.</li><li>Monitor expenses and maintain proper documentation for expense reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis tasks.</li><li>Perform other ad-hoc assignments or projects as assigned by the accounting manager or supervisor.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Auditor with a background in public accounting to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role offers the opportunity to apply your auditing expertise to assess compliance, evaluate financial records, and deliver accurate reporting. If you thrive in a collaborative and detail-oriented environment, this position is an ideal fit for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough audits to ensure compliance with established financial and regulatory standards.<br>• Evaluate financial statements and records for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting guidelines.<br>• Develop and execute audit plans tailored to specific client needs and organizational objectives.<br>• Lead audit engagements, providing guidance and support to less experienced team members.<br>• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to management or clients.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve discrepancies or issues.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel skills and industry-specific software to streamline audit processes.<br>• Stay updated on changes in financial reporting standards and industry best practices.<br>• Ensure all audit activities are completed within designated timelines and budgets.
<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>
<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>
We are looking for a meticulous Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting for our non-profit organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This role requires a proactive individual who can ensure compliance, manage budgets, and support the organization's mission by maintaining accurate and efficient financial practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.<br>• Lead the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.<br>• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.<br>• Supervise month-end close processes, ensuring all financial records are accurate and complete.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including grant accounting, to provide insights for decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with teams to maintain and optimize accounting software systems, including NetSuite and Crystal Reports.<br>• Support the organization’s financial services by implementing best practices and improving workflows.<br>• Ensure proper documentation and reporting for grant funding, adhering to donor requirements.<br>• Provide expertise in financial forecasting and planning to guide long-term organizational strategy.<br>• Act as a key point of contact for external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
