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Senior Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,642 / year median in Iowa
-2% projected decline
Job Description
- Lead and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet)
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
- Prepare financial reporting for lenders, including covenant tracking 2. Job Costing, WIP & Inventory
- Oversee job costing and ensure accurate tracking of project profitability
- Maintain and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
- Monitor inventory valuation, usage, and controls
- Partner with operations to improve costing accuracy and margin visibility 3. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- Manage cash flow forecasting and daily cash position
- Optimize use of line of credit and banking relationships
- Oversee AR collections and AP disbursements to maintain cash cycle
- Identify and implement working capital improvements 4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Lead annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts
- Analyze variances vs. budget and prior periods
- Provide forward-looking insights on revenue, margins, and expenses
- Support decision-making on capital investments and pricing 5. Internal Controls & Compliance
- Develop and maintain internal controls for accounting & financial processes
- Oversee payroll, insurance, credit cards, ACH payments, and compliance requirements
- Support external bankers, tax preparers, and auditors 6. Team & Process Leadership
- Supervise and develop accounting staff (currently AR/AP function)
- Establish and document standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Improve efficiency through process optimization and automation
- Provide training and accountability for accounting accuracy and timeliness 7. Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain and optimize accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks or ERP)
- Evaluate and implement system improvements or upgrades as needed
- Leverage Excel and reporting tools to enhance financial visibility
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across financial data 8. Other Duties as Assigned
- Participate in regular management meetings Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
- 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in construction, manufacturing, or job-costing environments preferred
- Experience in small to mid-sized businesses ($5M-$20M revenue) strongly preferred Core Competencies
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling capability
- Experience with job costing, WIP accounting, and inventory
- Ability to operate both strategically and tactically (hands-on)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with non-financial stakeholders
- High attention to detail and accountability
Success Profile:
The Ideal Candidate- Takes ownership of the entire accounting function
- Brings structure and discipline to financial processes
- Provides clear, actionable financial insights to leadership
- Improves visibility into job profitability and cash flow
- Builds scalable systems to support company growth
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurancePay:
$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance