• Operations Accountant

    Aston Carter (West Des Moines, IA)


    Seeking an Operations Accountant for a Financial Services Company in WDM!!

    Job Description

    This role involves performing unique supplier setup and maintenance requests tied to projects, such as Early Pay Discount and Virtual Card, and monitoring supplier mismatch reports to resolve discrepancies between systems. The position requires answering process-related questions for peers, managers, and internal and external customers, while troubleshooting complex issues. It also involves independently prioritizing and completing escalations, reporting system defects, completing requirements for system and process enhancements, and conducting monthly user acceptance testing efforts.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform supplier setup and maintenance requests tied to projects.

    + Monitor and resolve supplier mismatch reports between systems.

    + Answer process-related questions and troubleshoot complex issues.

    + Prioritize and complete escalations independently.

    + Report system defects and complete requirements for system enhancements.

    + Conduct monthly user acceptance testing and submit test scripts.

    + Analyze risks in processes and document procedures for team improvement.

    + Assist with increased workload due to system changes and new employees.

    + Document metrics and performance between system modules.

    + Implement secondary review processes to minimize migration risks.

    + Manage system clean-up projects and delegate tasks.

    + Ensure successful supplier onboarding by partnering with various roles.

    Essential Skills

    + Operational analysis

    + Accounting expertise

    + Operations and finance knowledge

    + Reporting proficiency

    + MS Excel skills

    + Experience with Ariba

    + Experience with PeopleSoft

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 2+ years of Operational Accounting experience

    + Equivalent experience demonstrated through work, training, military, or education

    + Experience with PeopleSoft and relevant systems is a plus

     

    Work Environment

     

    The role requires working three days a week in the office, this environment encourages collaboration with various departments and ensures close partnership with supplier key contacts and roles across Supply Chain Management, including Sourcing, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Business Groups.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.32 - $35.32/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in West Des Moines,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.