Staff Accountant: End-to-End Accounting Ownership

Civil Recruit; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Recruit seeks an experienced Accountant in Urbandale, IA to own end-to-end accounting processes within Accounting Operations. The role emphasizes accurate execution, cross-functional collaboration, and resolving complex issues through analysis and experience.

The successful candidate will work with internal teams and external stakeholders, driving process improvements, guiding peers, and ensuring timely, reliable financial outcomes across projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of professional accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with end-to-end process ownership and project delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder partnering abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting processes and projects.
• Develop plans, milestones, and monitor progress.
• Provide coaching and knowledge sharing to peers (not a manager).
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders clearly.
• Influence practices by presenting recommendations across functions.
• Analyze complex issues and determine root causes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Process ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Civil Recruit seeks an experienced Accountant in Urbandale, IA to own end-to-end accounting processes within Accounting Operations. The role emphasizes accurate execution, cross-functional collaboration, and resolving complex issues through analysis and experience.

The successful candidate will work with internal teams and external stakeholders, driving process improvements, guiding peers, and ensuring timely, reliable financial outcomes across projects and initiatives.