Accountant

Ready to put your accounting education or early career experience to work outside of a traditional desk-only role? Want to actually see how numbers tie to real projects—buildings, renovations, and work you can point to and say “I helped make that happen”?

We’re partnering with a well-established, locally respected construction company looking to add an Accountant to their close‑knit accounting team. This is an awesome opportunity for someone early in their career who’s eager to learn, ask questions, and grow into construction accounting with strong mentorship.

Why This Role Is Great Early in Your Career

• Learn project accounting from the ground up
• Hands-on exposure to real projects (not just journal entries)
• Cross‑training across accounting functions
• Work closely with Project Managers, operations, and leadership
• Long‑term mindset: training, stability, and career growth

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be trained step‑by‑step—construction accounting experience is not required (although it is a bonus of course).

• Learn and support job costing across multiple active projects
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable
• Help prepare client and project billings
• Track and reconcile project costs with strong attention to detail
• Partner with Project Managers & field teams to keep projects financially on track
• Gain cross‑functional experience across accounting over time

Culture & Team Environment

• Family-oriented, collaborative accounting team
• Leadership is accessible and supportive
• Strong training & mentorship (expect a learning curve—it’s normal)
• People help where help is needed
• Integrity, accountability, and long-term commitment are taken seriously

Qualifications:

What They’re Looking For

• Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance (Bachelor’s degree or solid internships also welcome)
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred
• Interest in construction, job costing, or project-based accounting
• Comfortable in Excel and learning new systems
• Team-first mentality—no task is “too small”
• Personality and willingness to learn matter more than knowing everything day one.

Schedule & Work Style

• Fully onsite (Des Moines area)
• Typical hours: 7:30/8:00–4:30
• 40 hours/week with some flexibility during busy periods
• Minimal/no travel
• Business casual attire

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Annual reviews and raises
• Profit-based bonus structure that grows with tenure
• Strong benefits package
• Employer-funded 401(k) with profit sharing
• Excellent stability—this is a place people build careers

Growth Opportunity

This role offers horizontal growth and deep skill development:

• Broaden your accounting foundation
• Increase responsibility over time
• Become a trusted partner to operations
• Build a long-term career, not just a stepping stone

Interested?

If you’re early in your accounting career and want hands-on experience, real mentorship, and a team that invests in you, this could be a great next step.

📩 Apply or reach out confidentially to learn more to leasha.carpenter@roberthalf com

Compensation

$52,000.00-$62,000.00 Yearly

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