Senior Accountant

Palmer Companies, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Job summary

Palmer Companies, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee key accounting operations and support accurate financial reporting. You will manage the general ledger, close processes, and collaborate across departments to ensure GAAP compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, and CPA progression preferred. On-site, with benefits including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA credential or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Prior public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Record and review journal entries with general ledger accuracy.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Evaluate financial results, research variances, and prepare management reports.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Support audit requests and compile documentation.
• File regulatory reports such as sales and property tax where applicable.
• Oversee fixed assets, accruals, depreciation, and related accounting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA credential or progress toward CPA

Job description

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee key accounting operations and support accurate financial reporting. This role is responsible for general ledger management, account reconciliations, financial analysis, month‑end and year‑end close processes, audit preparation, compliance activities, and process improvement efforts. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to work independently while building strong partnerships across the organization.

Work Model:

• On‑Site

What You Will Do:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Record and review journal entries while maintaining general ledger accuracy
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts
• Evaluate financial results, research variances, and generate management reports
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts
• Facilitate audit requests and compile supporting documentation for audits
• Complete regulatory filings, including sales and property tax returns as applicable
• Administer fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and depreciation accounting
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, mentor staff, and support additional finance initiatives as needed

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Proficiency in GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger processes
• CPA credential or progress toward CPA certification preferred
• Prior public accounting experience preferred
• Background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis preferred

Benefits Overview:

• Healthinsurance
• PTO