Senior Core Accounting Manager – Close & Controls

LCS (Life Care Services); Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

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Job summary

LCS (Life Care Services) in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Manager, Core Accounting to lead the end-to-end monthly close, review journal entries and reconciliations, and drive process improvements. You will coach a team, monitor timelines, and ensure GAAP adherence across the close.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 6+ years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting, reporting, audit, or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to set expectations, manage priorities, and support team success.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end month-end close execution, including timelines and deliverables; review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Ensure spend-down and accrual processes are applied consistently and accurately.
• Review preliminary financial results and account variance explanations.
• Monitor close progress across centers of excellence and resolve issues or delays.
• Oversee entity-level accounting and ensure proper ownership and documentation.
• Drive process improvement initiatives related to close efficiency and reconciliation quality.
• Establish and enforce GAAP, accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support audit and compliance activities and coordinate team responses.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

LCS (Life Care Services) in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Manager, Core Accounting to lead the end-to-end monthly close, review journal entries and reconciliations, and drive process improvements. You will coach a team, monitor timelines, and ensure GAAP adherence across the close.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 6+ years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting systems.