Category: Accounting & Finance

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Work Type: Contract to Hire

Salary: $25

Salary: $25

Work Model: On-Site

Reference #: 45969

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting functions while supporting sales tax filings, 1099 reporting, bank reconciliations, and management reporting. This role ensures financial transactions are processed accurately and on time while providing excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. Apply now!

Work Model:

  • On-Site

What You Will Do:

  • Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, cash application, deposits, and collections
  • Process accounts payable, including vendor invoice review, PO-to-AP matching, and payment discrepancy resolution
  • Record invoices, cash receipts, and journal entries in Accounting Seed
  • Process credit memos, RMAs, and customer account adjustments as needed
  • Assist with sales and use tax filings and 1099 reporting, including gathering and maintaining W-9 documentation
  • Support bank reconciliations, credit reporting, and other accounting functions
  • Prepare and distribute management and financial reports
  • Respond promptly to customer and vendor inquiries
  • Open and distribute mail and provide backup support for office staff
  • Collaborate with sales, operations, and shipping teams to support company objectives and customer satisfaction

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

  • Some college-level accounting coursework or equivalent accounting experience
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills

Benefits Overview:

  • 401k
  • Major health insurances
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 
  • Click here for a complete list of benefits
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email afjobs@thepalmergroup.com. 

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About Palmer Group

At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.

As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.

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