Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant | $80,000–$95,000 | Onsite | Direct Hire | Des Moines Metro

A well-established organization in the Des Moines metro is seeking a Senior Accountant to serve as a key financial partner to operational leaders across multiple locations and service lines. This position combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with budgeting, financial analysis, process improvement, and leadership support.

The ideal candidate will understand the accounting complexities found within healthcare, senior living, or multi-family real estate environments, including location-based financial reporting, property-related assets, service-line profitability, capital projects, and partnership with non-financial operational leaders. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys translating financial information into practical insights that help leaders make informed business decisions.

Why This Opportunity

• Highly visible role partnering directly with operational and executive leadership
• Opportunity to support multiple locations, properties, or service lines
• Broader responsibilities beyond traditional month-end accounting
• Ability to influence budgeting, financial processes, and internal controls
• Stable, mission-oriented organization with a collaborative culture
• Opportunity to serve as the primary accounting resource for assigned business leaders

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Partner with operational leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
• Prepare management reports, investigate variances, and provide actionable financial insights
• Serve as the primary accounting resource for assigned locations or business units
• Maintain fixed assets, depreciation, construction-in-progress, and other key balance sheet schedules
• Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting accuracy
• Support cash management, external audits, tax reporting, and cross-functional accounting activities
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational and financial performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, month-end close, fixed assest inventories, and financial reporting
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Background within healthcare, senior living, multi-family real estate, property management, or another multi-location environment strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills and experience working within an ERP or financial reporting system
• CPA, CMA, master's degree, or other advanced certification is a plus
• Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting systems is helpful but not required

Your Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and career-growth opportunities
• Employee wellness and support programs
• Collaborative, progressive team-oriented work environment

Your Career Partner

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.