Top 317 Accountant Jobs in Iowa

Senior Accountant Manufacturing
Confidential —Davenport, IA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
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Specialist, Government Accounting
Collins Aerospace —Des Moines, IA
- $86,800 - $165,200 a year
- Full-time
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- Microsoft Access
- 3 years
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Staff Accountant II
Marsh —Urbandale, IA
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- Bachelor's degree
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Accountant II
UnityPoint Health —West Des Moines, IA
- Temporary
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Krause Group —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
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Accountant 2
State of Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- CPA
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Staff Accountant
Gosling & Company —Iowa
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
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Senior Accountant - Reporting
UFG Insurance —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $71,598 - $94,396 a year
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- Research
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- Disability insurance
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Comptroller
City of Des Moines, IA —Des Moines, IA
- $116,084.80 - $165,401.60 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Pass drug screening
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- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Director of Business & Student Financial Services
Mount Mercy University —Cedar Rapids, IA
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Staff Accountant I
Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company —Urbandale, IA
- Research
- Finance
- Analysis skills
Accounting Manager
City of West Des Moines —West Des Moines, IA
- $100,835 - $151,254 a year
- Overtime
- CPA
- 5 years
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Project Accountant
ESCO Group —Marion, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Tax Manager
E & M, PLLC —West Des Moines, IA
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
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- Analysis skills
- Continuing education credits
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Investment Accounting Manager
FBL Financial Group, Inc. —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- CPA
- English
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- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Accounting Supervisor/Assistant Controller
Midwest Industries, Inc. —Ida Grove, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
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Farnsworth Group —Waukee, IA
- Online Application
- Microsoft Outlook
- CPA
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Miller Mechanical Specialties —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Staff Accountant (1+ year experience)
IceCap Cold Storage —Council Bluffs, IA
- From $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Health insurance
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Sr. Analyst, Cost Accounting
MasterBrand, Inc. —Waterloo, IA
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
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Senior Accountant Manufacturing

Confidential
Davenport, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $95,000 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Accounting systems
Cost accounting analysis
Operational analysis
Teamwork
ERP systems
Accurate transaction records management
Manufacturing facility experience
Bachelor's degree
Accounting experience within manufacturing industry
Attention to detail
Cost accounting
Data accuracy checks
Factory experience
Analytics

Full Job Description

Senior Accountant | Manufacturing Finance

Location: Close to Quad Cities, IA (Hybrid)

Schedule: Hybrid work arrangement with regular onsite presence at a manufacturing facility at least 3 days per week

Travel: Up to 25% based on business needs

Overview

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Finance team and serve as a key business partner to plant operations. This role combines cost accounting, inventory management, financial reporting, and operational analysis to support business performance and strategic decision-making.This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with operational leaders, driving process improvements, and contributing to finance transformation initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Prepare and post journal entries related to production, labor, overhead, and inventory transactions.
Analyze manufacturing costs and investigate variances against standards, budgets, and operational expectations.
Support month-end and year-end close activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate and reconcile production reporting, including units produced, scrap, and manufacturing variances.
Provide financial insight and recommendations that support operational performance.

Inventory & Operations Partnership

Maintain accurate accounting for raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventory.
Partner with production and operations teams to validate inventory movements and production reporting.
Support physical inventories and cycle count programs while investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence, and required adjustments.
Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and cost visibility.

Financial Reporting & Controls

Prepare and analyze plant financial reports, including profit and loss statements, cost summaries, and variance analysis.
Support account reconciliations, accruals, and plant-related accounting activities.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting efficiency and financial processes.

Systems & Process Improvement

Utilize ERP systems to support financial, inventory, and production activities.
Participate in system enhancements and business transformation initiatives.
Support process improvements and standardization efforts across manufacturing finance operations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3-5 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations.
Experience with ERP systems.
Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
High level of accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment with regular onsite presence in the East Tennessee area.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting manufacturing plants or multi-site operations.
Strong knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis.
Experience partnering directly with production and operations leadership.
CPA or CMA designation, or progress toward certification.

What You'll Gain

Opportunity to directly influence operational and financial performance.
Exposure to manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and business partnership responsibilities.
High visibility role with cross-functional collaboration.
Involvement in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Work Environment

Hybrid position with regular onsite collaboration in the Quad Cities, IA area.
Expected onsite presence of at least 3 days per week.
Up to 25% travel to support operations, inventory counts, and cross-functional initiatives.
Occasional extended hours during month-end close and inventory activities.

Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Please list the ERP systems you have used in a manufacturing environment and describe your level of experience with each (e.g., end user, super user, reporting, inventory management, cost accounting, implementation, testing, training, etc.).
What are your salary expectations for this opportunity?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

manufacturing accounting: 5 years (Required)
Cost accounting: 5 years (Required)
inventory accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Davenport, IA 52807

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