Auction Staff Accountant — Detail‑Driven, Fast‑Paced

Steffes Group, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Family coverage option

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending account

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Steffes Group, a trusted auction leader since 1960, is seeking a Staff Accountant for the Mt. Pleasant, IA team. You will handle the financial execution of auctions, ensuring accurate settlements, timely payments, and streamlined accounting processes from start to finish.

This role requires detail-oriented problem solving, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Occasional travel to live auctions is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent related experience.
• 3-5 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage auction accounting activities from start to finish, including deposits, settlements, expense allocation, reconciliations, and job-cost tracking.
• Prepare and process customer invoices while ensuring proper handling of tax exemptions and supporting documentation.
• Record and reconcile banking activity, including deposits, checks, electronic payments, and account transactions.
• Conduct lien searches, review secured interests, and communicate with lienholders for payoff information and distribution of proceeds.
• Perform day-to-day general ledger activities, including journal entries, adjustments, and account maintenance.
• Ensure financial records reflect operations accurately and transparently.
• Support customers with questions related to auctions, payments, invoices, and settlements.
• Organize, maintain, and archive financial records in digital and physical formats.
• Collaborate with auction, operations, and accounting teams to support events and client outcomes.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines with high accuracy.
• Occasionally travel to live auction events to provide on-site accounting support.

Skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Integrity

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Steffes Group, a trusted auction leader since 1960, is seeking a Staff Accountant for the Mt. Pleasant, IA team. You will handle the financial execution of auctions, ensuring accurate settlements, timely payments, and streamlined accounting processes from start to finish.

This role requires detail-oriented problem solving, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Occasional travel to live auctions is expected.