Category: Accounting & Finance
Location: Johnston, Iowa
Work Type: Contract
Salary: $25 - $30
Salary: $25 - $30
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference #: 46726
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support lease accounting operations and financial reporting activities. This role is responsible for month-end close processes, account reconciliations, audit support, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience working in a fast-paced accounting environment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business functions. Apply now!
Work Model:
- Hybrid
- On-site 2-3 days per week
What You Will Do:
- Manage journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and account adjustments with supporting documentation
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while meeting reporting deadlines
- Review income statement and balance sheet accounts, investigating variances and account discrepancies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure accurate financial reporting
- Evaluate account activity through trend analysis, variance reporting, and reconciliation processes
- Enhance accounting operations by identifying opportunities for process improvements and automation
- Maintain financial records, internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulations
- Support audits, control testing, system implementations, special projects, and accounting research initiatives
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of accounting or finance experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close activities
- Advanced Excel skills with experience analyzing large data sets and working within financial systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Knowledge of lease accounting concepts and U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS standards preferred
- Experience within leasing, banking, financial services, or equipment finance environments, along with exposure to SOX compliance, internal controls, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred
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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