Top 127 Cpa Jobs in Des Moines Ia

Comptroller
City of Des Moines, IA —Des Moines, IA
- $116,084.80 - $165,401.60 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Auditor/Auditor II
MidAmerican Energy Company —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Finance
Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Lead
John Deere —Johnston, IA
- $109,548 - $164,316 a year
- 18 years or older
- 7 years
- CPA
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Accounting Manager
City of West Des Moines —West Des Moines, IA
- $100,835 - $151,254 a year
- Overtime
- CPA
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
11d
Senior Accountant
Delta Dental of Iowa —Johnston, IA
- Full-time
- CPA
- 5 years
- Office
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan
2d
Director of Finance and Investments
WB Realty Company —West Des Moines, IA
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPA
- ERP systems
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Tax Expert - Expert Center (Midwest)
Intuit —West Des Moines, IA
- $27 - $41 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Spanish
- CPA
- English
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
5d
Senior Accountant
The Reserves Network Inc —Des Moines, IA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- CPA
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Investment Analyst
Life Care Services-US —Des Moines, IA
- $66,000 - $82,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPA
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Tax Expert - Expert Center (Midwest)
Intuit —Des Moines, IA
- $27 - $41 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Spanish
- CPA
- English
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
5d
Accountant II
UnityPoint Health —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Remote
- CPA
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
13d
Specialist, Risk and Compliance Services (DESC)
Deloitte —Des Moines, IA
- $63,000 - $116,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
5d
Accountant 2
State of Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPA
- High school
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
6d
Investment Operations Lead
Northwestern Mutual Twin Cities —Clive, IA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- 3 years
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
5d
General Manager – SME Services
Financial Integrators —Des Moines, IA
- $115,000 - $140,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- CPA
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
IT Auditor
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines —Des Moines, IA
- $102,209 - $121,373 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- CPA
- Computer Science
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Staff Accountant
Denman & Company —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- CPA
- Research
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Finance Transformation Analyst II
Athene —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- CPA
- Research
- Mid-level
12d
Template Job 20260615203048045
BDHR QA Demo —Des Moines, IA
- Oracle
- CPA
- 5 years
Quick Apply
Controller
Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company —Urbandale, IA
- 7 years
- CPA
- Office

I want to receive the latest job alert for cpa in des moines ia

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

cpa jobs near des moines ia

Senior Accountant jobs in Des Moines, IA

Accountant jobs in Des Moines, IA

Senior Auditor jobs in Des Moines, IA

Investment Analyst jobs in Des Moines, IA

Tax Specialist jobs in Des Moines, IA

Controller jobs in Urbandale, IA

Compliance Officer jobs in Des Moines, IA

Accounting Manager jobs in West Des Moines, IA

IT Auditor jobs in Des Moines, IA

General Manager jobs in Des Moines, IA

Senior Accountant jobs in Johnston, IA

Senior Accountant jobs in Brentwood, TN

Payroll Accountant jobs in Remote

Greenspring Village By Erickson Senior Living jobs in Springfield, VA

Senior Accountant jobs in Greenville, SC

Senior Accountant jobs in Kansas City, MO

Senior Accountant jobs in Plantation, FL

Senior Accountant jobs in Plymouth, MA

Senior Living Security Officer jobs in Chicago, IL

Non Profit Accountant jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Comptroller

City of Des Moines, IA -
Des Moines, IA

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
$116,084.80 - $165,401.60 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Pension plan
Parental leave
Employee discount
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Accounting systems
Enterprise software
Customer inquiry handling

Full Job Description

General Statement of Duties

Provides administrative oversight to the accounting division and expertise in financial reporting and controls; performs directly related work as required.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to ensure accurate accounting activities. The work is performed under the supervision of Finance Director, or designee, but extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. Supervision is exercised over the work of employees in the Accounting division of the Finance Department. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, outside auditors, business organizations, state and federal officials and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Residency Incentive
Alternative Work Schedule Options
Paid Volunteer Time-Off
Parental Leave
Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
12 Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
Wellness Programs and Activities
Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS
Deferred Compensation Plan matching up to 2.5%
Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
Employee Discount Program

This position is open until filled, with the next review of applications on June 30, 2026.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, and
Extensive directly related experience in local government finance operations; and
Considerable experience with government enterprise accounting software; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
CPA certification (preferred)

Required Special Qualifications

Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Plans, organizes and directs the organization, structure, activities and operations of the Accounting division;
Manages Department work, project and personnel activities within the Finance Department;
Assists in the strategic planning, policy development and data collection and reporting activities related to financial activities;
Oversees, trains and evaluates staff involved in accounting processes City-wide;
Assists in the coordinating of the City’s annual audit;
Support the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report;
Revises current auditing and accounting procedures and related systems;
Contributes to development of the enterprise financial software applications through which the City’s accounting and financial transactions are managed;
Coordinates the input of financial information from all City Departments;
Serves as an in-house consultant City-wide on financial applications and procedures;
Supervises year-end adjustments and closing of accounting systems;
Performs regular reconciliation for tracking activities within the accounting system;
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

cpa jobs in des moines ia

Comptroller

Auditor/Auditor II

Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Lead

Accounting Manager

Senior Accountant

Director of Finance and Investments

Tax Expert - Expert Center (Midwest)

Senior Accountant

Investment Analyst

Tax Expert - Expert Center (Midwest)

Accountant II

Specialist, Risk and Compliance Services (DESC)

Accountant 2

Investment Operations Lead

General Manager – SME Services

IT Auditor

Staff Accountant

Finance Transformation Analyst II

Template Job 20260615203048045

Controller

I want to receive the latest job alert for cpa in des moines ia

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

General Statement of Duties

Acceptable Experience and Training

Required Special Qualifications

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected