Sr. Accountant Cedar Rapids, IA

Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a financial services organization in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage complex account analysis, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure timely month-end reporting. The person in this role will play a key part in reviewing balances, resolving discrepancies, and strengthening day-to-day reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed account reconciliations to verify balances, investigate variances, and maintain the accuracy of financial records.
• Review general ledger activity and supporting documentation to identify inconsistencies and ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Prepare reconciliation schedules, journal entries, and related work papers to support month-end and periodic close activities.
• Research outstanding items and collaborate with internal partners to resolve breaks, aging items, and other accounting exceptions.
• Analyze financial data trends and highlight unusual activity that may require correction or further review.
• Maintain organized documentation for reconciliations and accounting support in accordance with internal controls and audit expectations.
• Use Microsoft Excel to compile, analyze, and present accounting data efficiently across multiple reporting needs.
• Assist with process improvements related to reconciliation workflows and reporting accuracy when needed.