Bookkeeper (Senior) - Finance

The Senior Bookkeeper oversees the quality and accuracy of all bookkeeping projects, ensuring compliance with established procedures and best practices. This role combines hands-on bookkeeping work with leadership responsibilities, including reviewing financial records, coaching team members, and providing training to enhance the overall performance of the bookkeeping team. Review and audit all bookkeeping projects to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures and standards.

Provide clear, constructive feedback and coaching to bookkeepers after completing project reviews, focusing on improving accuracy and efficiency.

Identify training needs based on review findings and deliver targeted training sessions to the team to address gaps and reinforce best practices.

Conduct one-on-one training with individual team members when needed to support their professional development and improve performance.

Perform full-cycle bookkeeping duties as needed, including managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.

Respond to questions and inquiries from management, auditors, and regulatory authorities, providing accurate and timely information.

Collaborate with colleagues to improve bookkeeping processes and workflows, contributing ideas to enhance productivity and quality.

Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation for all bookkeeping activities and reviews.

3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related fields, with specific experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable.

• 3-5 years of experience and strong understanding of bookkeeping procedures, processes, and nuances.
• Proven ability to perform detailed accounting reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with complex spreadsheets and data.
• Solid understanding of tax planning concepts as they relate to bookkeeping and accounting.
• Ability to review and audit bookkeeping work with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear feedback and coaching to team members.
• Ability to handle questions and inquiries from management, auditors, and regulatory authorities in a professional and knowledgeable manner.

Experience providing training or mentoring to bookkeeping or accounting staff.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a production and time-sensitive environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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