Financial Analyst Jobs in Iowa

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Job ID: 1825

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for accurate and timely invoicing for complex regional projects within an engineering consulting firm. Apply strong knowledge of accounting principles, billing processes, and revenue recognition while collaborating across Finance, IT, and operations.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

- Oversee invoicing accuracy and timeliness, including compliance with percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition.
- Resolve escalated invoicing, reporting, and operational inquiries.
- Prioritize and coordinate Regional Finance team workload; delegate tasks and special projects.
- Interpret project contracts to ensure accurate billing and revenue recognition.
- Partner with project managers to validate required documentation.
- Perform quality assurance reviews of invoicing and collections.
- Deliver strong internal and external customer service through collaboration.
- Conduct data analysis and reporting; support ERP and billing system improvements.
- Train and mentor staff; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or 3+ years of relevant experience).
- Experience with percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition and budget forecasting preferred.
- Strong systems proficiency, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving history.

About us

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.