Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (West Des Moines)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , West Des Moines

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a well-established global organization in West Des Moines, Iowa. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily accounting operations, and helping ensure timely month-end and year-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a solid background in general ledger activity, reconciliations, and account review.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee accounts receivable activities by monitoring collections, preparing customer account statement distributions, and administering related return and late fee processes
Conduct detailed analysis of receivable balances to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate customer account reporting
Examine personal property declarations and sales tax documentation prepared by entry-level staff to confirm accuracy and compliance
Lead daily bank reconciliation efforts and support cash position tracking to help anticipate short-term funding requirements
Review and post general ledger batch activity each day to maintain accurate and timely financial records
Coordinate month-end closing tasks, including balance sheet account verification, selected income statement analysis, inventory reconciliation, tax depreciation review, and explanation of financial variances
Assist with year-end reporting by preparing supporting documentation for financial and tax audit requests
Maintain recurring journal entries, monitor prepaid and accrued account activity, and keep depreciation schedules for non-leased assets up to date

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role
Strong working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger processing, and account reconciliations
Experience performing bank reconciliations, account analysis, and month-end close activities
Ability to review financial details carefully and identify inconsistencies or reporting issues
Proficiency in preparing and maintaining supporting schedules for accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets
Accounting certification, or active progress toward certification, is preferred

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
enrollment in company 401(k) plan
free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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