Accounting Assistant

Are you an experienced Accounting Assistant who has an Associate’s degree in Accounting?

Are you looking for part-time hours?

Are you knowledgeable in Excel and also have excellent communication skills?

A Manpower client in the Des Moines metro has an immediate need for a part-time Accounting Assistant.

What’s in it for you?

Temporary-to-hire position.

Flexible schedule between 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday.

Opportunity to work for an organization that makes a difference.

Growth opportunities.

What is the job?

Prepare and send DHS County Billings at month end.

Prepare and send DHS State Billings at month end.

Record cash receipts in Financial Edge accounting software.

File vendor checks/support after check sent out.

Mail vendor checks.

Enter employee payroll reimbursements into spreadsheets with account coding.

Enter petty cash activity into spreadsheet with account coding.

Hand out petty cash when needed.

Balance petty cash on a weekly basis.

Prepare bank reconciliations.

Account receivable collection efforts for DHS County & State billings.

Process bi-weekly payroll as part of rotation with multiple departments.

Prepare monthly payroll entry to be posted to general ledger.

Assist in reconciliation of various month end accounts.

Assist in preparation of month and financial statements.

What should you bring to the job?

Associate’s degree in Accounting 2 years of Accounting experience Ability to work 12-15 hours/week Knowledgeable in Excel Good communication skills Detail-oriented