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Coviance

Senior Staff Accountant

Coviance

. Own month-end and year-end close activities .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeWest Des Moines • Iowa • United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own month-end and year-end close activities
  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and applicable schedules
  • Partner with the Controller to identify bottlenecks and improve the close process
  • Streamline the close calendar and standardize workpapers
  • Automate repetitive accounting tasks while maintaining strong controls
  • Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts
  • Investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding items
  • Execute accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly client billing, and employee expense reimbursements
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analyses for Controller review
  • Explain material variances and their underlying drivers
  • Prepare assigned state sales-tax filings and payment support for external tax preparers
  • Maintain accounting procedures and provide supporting documentation for audits
  • Report to the Controller and work with senior finance leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field with a strong accounting foundation
  • 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Experience preparing or auditing financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations
  • Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup formulas
  • Proficiency with accounting software
  • Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes, reduce manual effort, and maintain accuracy
  • Sound judgment and strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage assigned responsibilities independently and meet deadlines
  • Ability to communicate issues early
  • Clear communication and a collaborative approach
  • Discretion with confidential information
  • Public accounting experience preferred
  • Active CPA license strongly preferred but not required
  • Candidates actively pursuing CPA licensure are encouraged to apply
  • Experience in a technology or SaaS business and exposure to accounting automation are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health coverage
  • Unlimited time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Retirement plan with employer matching
  • Work-life balance
  • Opportunities to contribute ideas and broaden responsibilities
  • Exposure to senior leadership and finance leadership
  • Professional growth opportunities