Senior Financial Accountant

Animal Rescue League Of Iowa • Des Moines, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant to support the financial operations of the organization and related entities. This role manages day-to-day accounting functions, supports accurate financial reporting, maintains internal controls, coordinates audit preparation, assists with grant reporting, and provides reliable financial information to organizational leadership. This is a great opportunity for someone with progressive accounting experience who is organized, analytical, and interested in using their financial expertise to support a mission-driven nonprofit organization with opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Experience with financial statements and month-end closing required.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, confidentiality, and follow-through.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize work, and support multiple financial processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and professionally to leadership and department partners.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license or active CPA candidate preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Grant accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and cash management.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial activity, investigate variances, and provide reporting to organizational leaders.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, accounting records, and supporting documentation.
• Track restricted funds and grant activity while preparing grant-related reports and reconciliations.
• Monitor compliance with grant and donor restrictions.
• Assist with annual financial audits, audit schedules, Form 990 preparation, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and help document accounting procedures and workflows.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to support accuracy, efficiency, and continuity.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, and department reporting.
• Cross-train accounting functions to support continuity of finance operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Supplemental insurances, including short-term disability, supplemental life insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution
• Veterinary benefits
• Work-life balance through our expansive holiday and paid time off policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior