Accountant - accounts payable (Des Moines, IA)

Bluepeak Cedar Civic Services supports public agencies in Des Moines with budgeting, records and programmes, and we need an Accountant to lead our accounts payable. We follow procedures carefully and explain them clearly. What you will do • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Track costs around procurement against budget and explain variances to managers. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to budget submissions, and clear open items. What we are looking for • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, mornings. • On site in Des Moines, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.