Senior Accountant - audit preparation (Des Moines, IA)

Bright Sable Press is looking for a Senior Accountant. The job centres on audit preparation for bindery work, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. You would work closely with colleagues in operations, support and management. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to bindery work, and clear open items. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around customer orders against budget and explain variances to managers. 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 • Experience with bindery work. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, mornings. • On site in Des Moines. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.