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Senior Bookkeeper (Onsite)

$62k - $70k

Vaco by Highspring

Senior Bookkeeper (Onsite) 

Compensation: $62,000 - $70,000 annually
Please Note: Final compensation within the posted range will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the position requirements.

Location: Des Moines, Iowa (Onsite)

Work Arrangement: Full-time, in-office position. This role is not eligible for remote work. Local candidates are preferred.

About the Opportunity
A growing organization is seeking an experienced bookkeeping professional to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to support a diverse client base while contributing to a collaborative and quality-focused environment. The successful candidate will help ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of financial information across multiple engagements.

Position Overview
The Senior Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing bookkeeping functions for multiple clients, reviewing financial information for accuracy, assisting with process improvement initiatives, and providing guidance to team members when needed. This position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and review financial records for multiple clients
  • Record, reconcile, and monitor financial transactions
  • Prepare monthly and periodic financial reports
  • Review bookkeeping work for accuracy and completeness
  • Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies and transaction issues
  • Support month-end and year-end accounting processes
  • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related activities
  • Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other financial records
  • Provide guidance and coaching related to bookkeeping best practices
  • Communicate with clients regarding financial information and documentation requirements
  • Assist with process improvements and efficiency initiatives
  • Perform ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as needed
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial experience
  • Experience supporting multiple clients, entities, or business units preferred
  • Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial reporting
  • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger activities
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Customer service experience preferred
  • Technical Skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Experience with accounting and bookkeeping software platforms
  • Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems preferred
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
Core Competencies
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Time management and organization
  • Professional judgment and discretion
  • Client service orientation
  • Effective communication and collaboration
  • Continuous improvement mindset
Why Consider This Opportunity
  • Opportunity to support a diverse portfolio of clients
  • Collaborative and team-oriented environment
  • Variety of accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities
  • Opportunity for continued professional growth and development
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on talent.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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