Senior Accountant — General Ledger

Job overview

The Senior Accountant role is onsite in Des Moines, IA. Compensation is $80,000–$100,000 per year. The confidential employer is an established manufacturing organization, and its accounting team supports financial reporting and business operations.

What you'll do

• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, and monthly close
• prepare account reconciliations and analyze transactions
• 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 projects
• strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and SOX compliance
• and identify accounting system and operational efficiency improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior accountant

des moines ia

on-site

general ledger

month-end close

journal entries

account reconciliations

manufacturing accounting

sox compliance

advanced excel

$80k–$100k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental, health, and life insurance.

Why this role

Requires 2+ years of general ledger or corporate accounting experience, including month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations. CPA certification is not required.

About the employer

Orion Placement is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Accounting Services. Sector: 54.