Full Charge Bookkeeper

Mainstreetwashington; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to join their team in West Des Moines. The role involves managing invoicing and payroll tasks, ensuring compliance, and supporting financial operations. The ideal candidate will have QuickBooks expertise, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset.

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

Eligibility for company 401(k) plan

Access to free online training

Qualifications

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Support payroll processing and month-end close activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes in the accounting department.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Problem-Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

3-4 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This is a long-term contract position offering an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to grow their career in accounting. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in QuickBooks Desktop and demonstrate a collaborative approach to problem-solving while working closely with senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the transition from Sage50 to QuickBooks Desktop, ensuring accurate data entry and reconciliation.
2. Manage invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions with precision and timeliness.
3. Support payroll processing and month-end close activities, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
4. Perform three-way matching for reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
5. Collaborate with senior leadership to learn and implement effective accounting practices.
6. Provide cash flow analysis and contribute to the preparation of annual budgets.
7. Utilize accounting software to support financial operations and reporting.
8. Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the accounting department.
9. Take initiative to learn additional responsibilities and grow into a leadership role.
10. Work effectively with diverse personalities and foster a positive, team-oriented environment.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 3-4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
2. Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop is required.
3. Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
4. Experience with payroll processing and reconciliation tasks.
5. Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
6. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other computerized accounting systems.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with a variety of stakeholders.
8. Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and adapt to new challenges.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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