Accounting Assistant

Anthologic; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid time off

9 observed holidays

Paid volunteer time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Flexible work style

Job summary

Anthologic in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Full-Time Accounting Assistant to support the finance department. You will manage financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in accounts payable and receivable, while maintaining accounting records.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance and experience in similar roles. The position offers a hybrid work style with competitive benefits including paid time off and insurance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting roles.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices, expense reports, and payment requests.
• Manage accounts payable by preparing and processing payments.
• Handle accounts receivable tasks including invoicing customers.
• Maintain and update general ledger entries.
• Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines.
• Support finance team during month-end and year-end closing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data sorting

Accounting principles knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Accounting Assistant

Full Time Des Moines, IA, US

About Company:

At Anthologic, we believe that the most powerful ideas are created when diverse perspectives come together with purpose. Our name blends “anthology” and “logic” to reflect exactly that: a collective of marketing and technology specialists, each contributing unique talents, unified by strategic thinking and sound reasoning. We’re a team that thrives on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration—continuously helping businesses uncover new opportunities and unlock their untapped potential. If you’re driven by thoughtful problem-solving and inspired by the impact great work can have, you may be a perfect fit for our growing team.

About the Role:

The Accounting Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the finance department by managing and processing financial transactions accurately and efficiently. This position ensures that accounts payable and receivable are handled in a timely manner, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. The Accounting Assistant will maintain general accounting records, assist with reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end closing activities. The Accounting Assistant contributes to the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial data, enabling informed decision-making by management.

Requirements:

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Proven experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting roles.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

Ability to follow written instructions

Ability to quickly sort and organize data in excel

Familiarity with basic accounting principles and financial regulations.

Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with vendors, customers, and internal teams.

Prior accounting experience preferred.

Willingness to learn and grow with the company

Responsibilities:

Process and verify invoices, expense reports, and payment requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Manage accounts payable by preparing and processing payments to vendors and suppliers in a timely manner.

Handle accounts receivable tasks including invoicing customers, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts.

Maintain and update general ledger entries and assist with account reconciliations

Collaborate with team members to meet or exceed deadlines

Support the finance team during month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing necessary documentation and reports.

What success looks like:

Within the first three months, you will have a working knowledge of Anthologic’s accounting processes and be familiar with Accounting’s standard operating procedures. Utilizing your resources you should be able to independently process payable invoices with minimal errors or corrections.

You should also be able to independently process multiple billing batches a month while utilizing internal guides and asking questions. Workload will be scaled throughout onboarding and the expectation is to meet set deadlines and keep your teammates and manager informed for progress or set backs in real time.

Success in this role will be defined by strong organization, dependable follow-through, clear communication and a willingness to learn. Over time, the assistant should begin anticipating team needs and taking greater ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Why Anthologic: Anthologic is a full-service agency built to be anything but typical. We bring the right expertise together around each client’s needs, making complex marketing easier and helping organizations perform and grow.

What Anthologic offers:

• 4 weeks paid time off
• 9 observed holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) + company match
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, hybrid work style

About Company:

At Anthologic, we believe that the most powerful ideas are created when diverse perspectives come together with purpose. Our name blends “anthology” and “logic” to reflect exactly that: a collective of marketing and technology specialists, each contributing unique talents, unified by strategic thinking and sound reasoning. We’re a team that thrives on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration—continuously helping businesses uncover new opportunities and unlock their untapped potential. If you’re driven by thoughtful problem-solving and inspired by the impact great work can have, you may be a perfect fit for our growing team.

About the Role:

The Accounting Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the finance department by managing and processing financial transactions accurately and efficiently. This position ensures that accounts payable and receivable are handled in a timely manner, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. The Accounting Assistant will maintain general accounting records, assist with reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end closing activities. The Accounting Assistant contributes to the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial data, enabling informed decision-making by management.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

• Proven experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting roles.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

• Ability to follow written instructions

• Ability to quickly sort and organize data in excel

• Familiarity with basic accounting principles and financial regulations.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with vendors, customers, and internal teams.

• Prior accounting experience preferred.

• Willingness to learn and grow with the company

Responsibilities:

• Process and verify invoices, expense reports, and payment requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

• Manage accounts payable by preparing and processing payments to vendors and suppliers in a timely manner.

• Handle accounts receivable tasks including invoicing customers, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts.

• Maintain and update general ledger entries and assist with account reconciliations

• Collaborate with team members to meet or exceed deadlines

• Support the finance team during month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing necessary documentation and reports.

• necessary documentation and reports.

What success looks like:

Within the first three months, you will have a working knowledge of Anthologic’s accounting processes and be familiar with Accounting’s standard operating procedures. Utilizing your resources you should be able to independently process payable invoices with minimal errors or corrections.

You should also be able to independently process multiple billing batches a month while utilizing internal guides and asking questions. Workload will be scaled throughout onboarding and the expectation is to meet set deadlines and keep your teammates and manager informed for progress or set backs in real time.

Success in this role will be defined by strong organization, dependable follow-through, clear communication and a willingness to learn. Over time, the assistant should begin anticipating team needs and taking greater ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Why Anthologic: Anthologic is a full-service agency built to be anything but typical. We bring the right expertise together around each client’s needs, making complex marketing easier and helping organizations perform and grow.

What Anthologic offers:

• 4 weeks paid time off
• 9 observed holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Paid volunteer time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) + company match
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, hybrid work style

Mon-Friday (Hybrid) must be within driving distance of Des Moines, IA.
40hrs