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Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

KSICedar Rapids, IA, US
4 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Location : Cedar Rapids, IA | On-Site

Are you looking for your next step in accounting and want to put your skills to work in a role where you can make an impact and grow?

Our client is a shared service company that supports a family of growingmanufacturing and construction

businesses with strategic and financial solutions. They are seeking aSenior Accountant / Assistant Controller to join their finance team in Cedar Rapids, IA.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate brings a background in construction accounting and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and focus.

You will have broad responsibility across corporate and operational accounting functions from transaction-level work to strategic financial support. This hands-on role requires someone who can dive into the details on a day-to-day basis while maintaining a big-picture mindset, helping strengthen processes and support financial decisions across multiple businesses.

The company prides itself on a collaborative, team-based culture and a track record of delivering exceptional value to its family of companies. If youre a growth-minded accounting professional looking to advance your career and contribute to a growing organization, this is the opportunity to do just that.

This is a hands-on position that requires transaction processing, account reconciliation and financial reporting skills.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead accurate general ledger accounting, including month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial analyses
  • Support and develop team members through training in accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and journal entries
  • Working closely with various business units to provide financial information and analysis that support business growth
  • Maintain and strengthen an internal control structure that ensures the integrity of all financial information
  • Provide monthly financial support to various business units, including prepare and compile monthly financial reports; process and post journal entries and accruals; ensure expenses are recorded in the correct periods; and distribute departmental performance reports
  • Analyze spending variances and ensure reported results comply with GAAP and internal policies.
  • Stay current on organizational procedures, federal and state regulations, and accounting standards.
  • Proactively lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across accounting processesstreamlining workflows while maintaining strong internal controls.

Education and Experience :

  • Bachelors degree required; Accounting preferred.
  • CPA designation preferred but not required.
  • Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within the construction industry.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; proactively communicates status, priorities, and issues across teams.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities while exercising sound analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Experience with business taxation and preparing or reviewing tax returns preferred.
  • Working knowledge of tax reporting and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptable and comfortable managing change and shifting priorities.
  • Willing to travel occasionally to company locations as needed.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment aligned with company values.
  • Strong attention to detail, even when working under pressure.
  • Proven ability to think strategically while executing hands-on tasks.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with computer systems and technology, including financial and reporting software.
  • Benefits :

  • Competitive salary and bonuses
  • 401K employer match
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • Why You Should Consider Joining This Company :

  • Large Footprint / Small Company Feel
  • Great Benefits Package!
  • Strong Leadership & Opportunity to Advance!
  • Collaborative Team
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Ready to make your move out of public accounting or take the next step in your career? Apply now and lets start the conversation.

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