Accountant Jobs in De Soto, IA

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Staff Accountant I

  • Urbandale, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Urbandale, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Title: Staff Accountant I Location: Urbandale, IA (Hybrid Onsite 6 days/month : anchor days are Thursdays and every other Monday) Duration: 6 months (Contract-to-Hire) Pay Rate: $25/hr (W2) Hours...

Customer Account Representative - CPA

  • Des Moines, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 15 hours ago

Purpose The purpose of the Customer Account Representative (CAR) is to partner with outside sales to manage daily activities of their assigned customer accounts. The CAR serves as the point of...

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Accountant MMA Accounting Operations

  • Urbandale, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Urbandale, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 1 day ago

We will count on you to: Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, consolidated statements, and client account reconciliations while analyzing and maintaining general ledger accounts Research accounting...

Staff Accountant II

  • West Des Moines, IA (13 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (13 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or similar/related degree. Experience: One (1) year accounting experience. Preferred: Experience in health care related finance....

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Financial Reporting Accountant

  • West Des Moines, IA (13 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (13 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 1 day ago

This position is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and regulatory filings in accordance with statutory accounts principles (SAP) and generally accepted...

Financial Accountant

  • West Des Moines, IA (13 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (13 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Financial Accountant Job Category: Finance Requisition Number: FINAN001425 ing Details ed: August 13, 2025 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA Job Details Description...

Staff Accountant

  • Des Moines, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Us Staff Accountant At Palmer Group, we're excited to partner with a growingpany that's seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team....

Staff Accountant

  • Johnston, IA (20 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Johnston, IA (20 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 4 days ago

You will prepare journal entries, manage money moves, payments, billing, and prepare administrative system accounting reports and consolidated statements....

Reinsurance Accountant

  • West Des Moines, IA (13 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (13 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications and Experience: Bachelors degree in Accounting required....

Staff Accountant

  • Urbandale, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Staff Accountant Urbandale, IA 1 Contract Other Highlights Job Number BH_1004336 Job Type Contract Description A client of Innova Solutions is hiring a Staff Accountant....

Payroll Accountant

  • Des Moines, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Experience with general ledger and journal entry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook. 10-key proficiency. 2+ years of payroll experience....

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Financial Reporting Accountant

  • Des Moines, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 6 days ago

What You'll Do: Prepare monthly and quarterly internal management reports Ensure compliance with internal controls Communicate with all finance departments and auditors Prepare journal entries for accruals...

Staff Accountant I (13683-1) Urbandale, IA

  • Urbandale, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: Job Description Client facing experience, Insurance industry background, Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MS Excel Experience level: Associate Experience required: 3...

Financial Accountant

  • Des Moines, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 8 days ago

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Staff Accountant I

  • Urbandale, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA (21 miles from De Soto, IA)
  • 8 days ago

Staff Accountant I Urbandale, IA - Hybrid Onsite 6 days a month (Anchor Days: Thursday and every over Monday) Hours: 7:00 - 3:30 (Flexible) 8:00 - 9:00 start time Onsite Job Description: We will count...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in De Soto, IA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in De Soto, IA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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