Category: Accounting & Finance
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Work Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Work Model: On-Site
Reference #: 45325
The Senior Accountant is responsible for financial reporting and for ownership of the general ledger across multiple operating entities. This role emphasizes process automation, variance analysis, and the provision of actionable insights to business leaders, while serving as a trusted financial partner. Apply today!
Work Model:
- On-Site
What You Will Do:
- Execute daily cash posting and reconciliation across domestic and international entities
- Prepare and post GAAP‑compliant journal entries, including payroll accruals, allocations and expense reports
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain supporting workpapers
- Perform monthly and annual close activities, including prepaid expense sales and payroll reconciliations
- Manage accounts receivable, monitoring invoicing and automated collections with AP AR backup support
- Maintain fixed asset accounting and support budgeting, forecasting audit coordination and financial reporting
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA or similar certification a plus)
- 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Manufacturing accounting experience preferred
Benefits Overview:
- Health insurance
- PTO
- ESOP
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email Jake Hastings at jhastings@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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