Category: Accounting & Finance
Location: Urbandale, Iowa
Work Type: Contract
Salary: $36 - $37
Salary: $36 - $37
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference #: 46288
Looking for a senior-level accounting professional to lead and optimize key financial processes? Our organization is seeking a Staff Accountant who can operate with minimal supervision, manage complex projects, and drive accurate financial operations. If you excel in analytical problem-solving, stakeholder collaboration, and process improvement, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. Take the next step in your career–apply now to join a dynamic team and contribute your expertise.
Work Model:
- Hybrid
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What You Will Do:
- Manage end-to-end accounting processes and projects from planning to delivery
- Independently own tasks, set priorities, and execute detailed action plans
- Provide guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to peers and junior colleagues
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve inquiries and share updates
- Influence operational practices by recommending improvements and collaborating across functions
- Analyze multifaceted issues, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions
- Conduct in-depth assessments using scenario-based evaluations to inform decision-making
- Contribute to departmental results through cross-team collaboration and best practice sharing
- Monitor process effectiveness through KPIs and implement enhancements where necessary
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance operations
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects and processes
- Strong analytical skills with experience resolving multifaceted issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement
- Proven experience in developing and implementing process improvements
- Ability to train and coach peers or junior colleagues in best practices
- Familiarity with measuring performance through KPIs and monitoring effectiveness
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail
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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