Financial Assistant

---

Job description

Description

If you're an adaptable and self-motivated Financial Analyst seeking an entry-level role in the Des Moines, Iowa area, we may have an available opportunity for you. Are you a solution-oriented critical thinker with a passion for analysis? If interested in this Financial Analyst role, you should apply today! In this role, you will provide daily support to the accounting and finance departments as well as perform routine assignments and solve routine/standard problems with limited discretion. The Financial Analyst role demands a flexible individual comfortable with large amounts of information and adept at managing expectations. Act now and submit an application today! This contract / temporary to hire is a long-term employment opportunity.

Major responsibilities

- Facilitate the monitoring and maintaining of internal accounting controls

- Aid in annual budgeting process

- Intermittently work with non-financial staff members and be able to clarify financial matters

- Provide assistance in the development of monthly financial reporting and other business data

- Provide assistance to internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits

- Assist in ensuring adequate controls and procedures

- Direct different aspects of the monthly/quarterly/annual close process (i.e. journal entries, account reconciliations, expense analysis, and trend analysis, variance analysis)

- Study and query a broad amounts of data

- Fortify and review budgets and income statement forecasts

- Produce interesting alternatives and counseling to reduce costs and develop financial performance of a company

Requirements

- Solid computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software, as well as databases and customer database systems

- Strong communication and social skills and able to receive criticism well

- Experience with bank reconciliations

- Practical knowledge of financial analysis

- Adeptness in Annual Financial Reporting

- Prior experience with Balance Sheets

- Background working with US GAAP

- Previous experience working with Invoice

- Comprehension of Invoice Payment

- Accounts Receivable (AR) experience required

- Invoice Processing experience highly valued

- GAAP Accounting experience highly preferred

- Hands-on experience with payroll

- Accounts Payable (AP) experience

- Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

- Skills in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly desired (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role)

- Able to work independently with a minimal amount of oversight

- BA/BS degree in finance or a related field

If you have previous experience in this type of position and are available to start immediately, we want to hear from you today!

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals. Visit for more information.

© 2021 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use () .