Senior Bookkeeper: Fast Close, Flexible Schedule

Baker Tilly; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly in Iowa City, IA is seeking a Bookkeeper with about 5+ years of experience to manage reconciliations, forecasts, and the close process. You will translate numbers for non-financial stakeholders, support tax close calendars, and ensure GAAP compliance.

The role focuses on accurate reporting, internal controls, and clear communication with auditors. With a warm-yet-rigorous edge, you’ll contribute to a strong finance team, benefit from upward mobility, and earn a salary range of

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years operating in a similar Bookkeeper position.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluency with ACA requirements, earned through experience.
• Ability to deliver bad news clearly and timely.
• Experience with payroll processing and ACA roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Sharpen month-end close until it runs in days, not weeks.
• Translate raw numbers into dashboards for non-finance stakeholders.
• Stand up the Tax Compliance close calendar and enforce it.
• Ensure GAAP, internal controls, and IA tax compliance.
• Own the tax provision and related footnotes.
• Build the finance P&L bridge explaining swings.
• Walk auditors through documentation so it is self-explanatory.

Skills

5+ years experience

Analytical thinking

ACA fluency

Composure under pressure

Payroll processing (ACA)

Job description

Baker Tilly in Iowa City, IA is seeking a Bookkeeper with about 5+ years of experience to manage reconciliations, forecasts, and the close process. You will translate numbers for non-financial stakeholders, support tax close calendars, and ensure GAAP compliance.

The role focuses on accurate reporting, internal controls, and clear communication with auditors. With a warm-yet-rigorous edge, you’ll contribute to a strong finance team, benefit from upward mobility, and earn a salary range of