We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join a respected family-owned organization in Ames, Iowa. This position offers the chance to lead core accounting operations while supporting sound financial decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to keep monthly processes, payroll activities, and audit coordination running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a small accounting team, providing direction, oversight, and day-to-day guidance to ensure accurate and timely work.
- Manage the monthly close process, including review of entries, reconciliations, and financial results.
- Oversee payroll administration to help ensure employees are paid correctly and in compliance with applicable requirements.
- Analyze financial information and translate data into meaningful insights for organizational leadership and operational partners.
- Coordinate with external auditors by preparing documentation, answering questions, and helping facilitate an efficient audit process.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through careful review of account activity, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare and review journal entries and related accounting records to support accurate financial reporting.
- Contribute to accounting-related implementation activities tied to the organization’s upcoming ERP initiative.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, internal controls, and the overall efficiency of accounting processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a related role.
- Hands-on experience managing month-end close activities, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
- Knowledge of payroll processes and financial statement audit support.
- Ability to prepare and review journal entries and financial data with a high degree of accuracy.
- Prior experience leading or supervising staff is strongly preferred.
- Background in construction or agriculture is preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.