Accounting Clerk

Express Employment Professionals West Des Moines, IA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals West Des Moines, IA seeks a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily accounting operations in the Des Moines area. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and financial recordkeeping within a growing construction/manufacturing organization.

The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and comfortable handling multiple priorities while collaborating with internal teams and external customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or AP/AR preferred.
• Accounting coursework or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare customer invoices, record payments, and assist with collections.
• Enter daily cash receipts and prepare bank deposits.
• Review purchase orders and match them with vendor invoices.
• Process credit memos, returns, and account adjustments.
• Enter invoices and journal entries into the accounting system.
• Investigate and resolve billing or payment discrepancies.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general accounting activities.
• Support sales and use tax reporting and filings.
• Collect and maintain W-9 forms and assist with annual 1099 reporting.
• Generate financial and management reports as requested.
• Communicate with customers and vendors regarding invoices, payments, and account questions.
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting department.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Invoicing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Accounting coursework

Tools

Excel

Outlook

ERP software

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Clerk to join a growing construction/manufacturing organization in the Des Moines area. This position will support daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and financial recordkeeping.

The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and enjoys working with both internal teams and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare customer invoices, record payments, and assist with collections.
• Enter daily cash receipts and prepare bank deposits.
• Review purchase orders and match them with vendor invoices.
• Process credit memos, returns, and account adjustments.
• Enter invoices and journal entries into the accounting system.
• Investigate and resolve billing or payment discrepancies.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general accounting activities.
• Support sales and use tax reporting and filings.
• Collect and maintain W-9 forms and assist with annual 1099 reporting.
• Generate financial and management reports as requested.
• Communicate with customers and vendors regarding invoices, payments, and account questions.
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting department.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable preferred.
• Accounting coursework or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to take initiative.

  What We're Looking For

  We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys solving problems, and understands the importance of accuracy in financial transactions. The right candidate will be reliable, adaptable, and comfortable communicating across departments to keep daily operations running smoothly.

  This is a great opportunity for someone with an accounting or administrative background who wants to continue developing their skills in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.