Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant | $90-105K | Des Moines Metro Area, IA | Hybrid | Direct Hire

Job Description

A well-established organization in the Des Moines metro is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This role will have broad ownership across financial reporting, close, budgeting, forecasting, payroll and benefits accounting, and process improvement.

Your New Employer

Join a stable, people-focused organization offering a collaborative culture and strong commitment to employee development. The accounting team partners closely across the business, providing this position with visibility and opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and introduce greater efficiencies.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Hybrid schedule with two remote days each week
• Broad accounting responsibilities and cross-functional exposure
• Opportunity to improve processes and implement automation
• Stable organization with a collaborative culture
• 100% company paid helath benefits

What You’ll Do

• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and financial analysis in accordance with GAAP
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Oversee accounting related to payroll, employee benefits, and retirement programs
• Assist with cash activity, cost allocations, commissions, and incentive programs
• Support audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance activities
• Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiency
• Partner with HR and other departments on financial and accounting matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 4-5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliation, and GAAP knowledge
• Experience with payroll, benefits, or related accounting preferred
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• CPA and/or MBA preferred

The Reserves Network is a veteran-founded and family-owned company specializing in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of our organization.