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Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accountant in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves managing accounts payable processes, handling vendor correspondence, administering employee expenditures, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. As an Accountant, you will also assist with monthly reporting, account reconciliation, and provide administrative support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Organize and correctly enter all accounts payable invoices.

• Handle correspondence with vendors and resolve inquiries related to payable functions.

• Administer and monitor employee expenditures including credit card statements and expense reimbursements.

• Ensure timely execution of daily processes and controls, adhering to finance and organizational policies.

• Collaborate with other accountants to guarantee correct allocation of membership and donor payments.

• Process and record daily transactions, wire, and ACH payments received through the bank in the accounting system.

• Carry out monthly general ledger account reconciliation as instructed by the Controller.

• Prepare monthly financial reports for directors, managers, and program leads for Controller's review and analysis.

• Assist in distributing acknowledgment letters, monthly membership renewal letters, and reminders to contributors.

• Maintain company contracts and documents ensuring appropriate filing conventions and document retention.

• Provide assistance with annual audit, 990, and other reporting processes.

• Handle confidential information with utmost discretion.

• Assist the Controller and Staff Accountant in providing staff training on internal finance processes and procedures. Requirements • Proficiency in Account Coding is required.

• Experience with Accounting Software Systems is necessary.

• Must possess skills in Account Analysis.

• Knowledge of Accounting Entries is essential.

• Familiarity with various Accounting Functions is needed.

• Ability to handle Account Reconciliation is vital.

• Understanding of Accounts Payable (AP) is crucial.

• Proficiency in Excel Formulas is required.

• Expertise in Microsoft Excel is necessary.

• Familiarity with Accounts Receivable (AR) is needed.

• Experience with Form 1099 is essential.

• Knowledge of IRS W-9 Forms is crucial.

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