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Senior Accountant (General Ledger)

Orion Placement
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Take the next step in your accounting career with an established and respected manufacturing organization.
  • Play an important role in financial reporting, month-end close, and business operations.
  • Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Gain exposure to financial analysis, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Make a meaningful impact while developing your corporate accounting expertise.

Location

Des Moines, IA | On-site. Join our team in a collaborative office environment where you'll work closely with colleagues and have opportunities to make a visible impact. This position is fully on-site.

Note

Candidates must have 2 years of professional General Ledger (GL) accounting experience, including hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're an established manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our accounting team plays an essential role in supporting the business, and we're looking for a motivated Senior Accountant who takes pride in accuracy, collaboration, and delivering results.

Job Description

As our Senior Accountant, you'll be an important part of our finance team, helping ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient accounting operations.

  • Manage general ledger accounting activities, journal entries, and monthly closing processes.
  • Prepare account reconciliations and analyze financial transactions to ensure accuracy.
  • Support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
  • Assist with fixed assets, lease accounting, and special financial projects.
  • Help strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and SOX compliance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • 2 years of professional general ledger or corporate accounting experience.
  • Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and reconciliations.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Experience with Oracle, Essbase, manufacturing accounting, or SOX compliance is a plus.
  • CPA certification is not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a team where your expertise matters, your contributions support important business decisions, and your ideas for improving processes are valued. If you're a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with others, and taking ownership of meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you!

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000

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