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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