Temporary Accountant

State-of-Iow; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-Iow is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Accountant to support period-end close and maintain accurate financial data during a transitional period.

This contract role covers general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and basic office duties like mail, phones, and visitor greeting. Excel proficiency and reliable, discreet performer are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping and office administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent time-management and prioritization.
• Clear verbal and written communication for vendor and team.
• Discretion with confidential company records.

Responsibilities

• Create and post journal entries and maintain supporting schedules.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end close and variance research.
• Handle office coordination: mail, phones, and greet visitors professionally.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate courier pickups.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Excel

Time management

Communication

Reliability

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Temporary Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will support period-end close activities, and maintain accurate financial data. This contract position is ideal for a proactive professional who can adapt quickly to our systems and keep operations running smoothly during a transitional period.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger: Create and post journal entries and maintain supporting schedules.
• Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
• Month-End Close: Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes and variance research.

Office & Administrative Duties

• Office Coordination:Manage incoming mail, answer phones, and greet visitors professionally.
• Team Assistance:Schedule meetings, coordinate courier pickups, and assist with special projects.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience:2+ years of experience combining bookkeeping/accounting with office administration.
• Software:Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Organization:Superior time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks.
• Communication:Clear, friendly verbal and written communication skills for vendor and team interaction.
• Reliability:High level of discretion and trustworthiness when handling confidential company records.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Worklaws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.