Job ID: KK165199114
Location: Clive, IA
Category: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 11/09/2026
Staff Accountant | $60,000–$75,000 | Hybrid | Direct Hire | Des Moines, IA
Take Your Accounting Career Beyond the Numbers!
Are you an accountant who enjoys understanding the why behind the numbers, not just recording them? This opportunity offers the chance to strengthen your technical accounting expertise, work closely with experienced finance leadership, and contribute ideas that make accounting processes better. If you're analytical, curious, and ready to take the next step in your career, this could be a great fit!
Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of general ledger activities and help ensure financial information accurately reflects business performance
- Dig into account activity to uncover discrepancies, explain fluctuations, and recommend appropriate adjustments
- Partner with accounting leadership to deliver reliable financial information for internal and external reporting
- Contribute to reporting deadlines and compliance activities while strengthening your understanding of the full accounting cycle
- Identify opportunities to simplify accounting workflows, improve accuracy, and make better use of financial systems
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, and the month-end close process
- Hands-on experience with journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and financial analysis
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
- Analytical, self-motivated problem solver who enjoys improving processes and collaborating with others
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive Compensation based on skills and experience
- PTO & Holidays
- Training & Growth
Your New Organization:
Join an established organization that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth. You'll become part of a close-knit accounting team where your ideas are welcomed and your contributions have a direct impact. With opportunities to expand your responsibilities and work closely with experienced leaders, this is an excellent environment for an accountant looking to build a long-term career.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
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