Accounting Specialist

Ames, IA area (Story City, Boone, or surrounding central Iowa communities) Compensation: $50,000 - $62,000 base salary + bonus opportunity Schedule: Full-time | Hybrid - primarily remote, 1-2 days/week onsite in Story City Experience level: Entry-level and experienced candidates welcome ABOUT THE ROLE Looking for a detail-oriented, self-starting accounting support specialist to join our growing team in central Iowa. This is a hands-on operational accounting role - customer invoicing, AP/AR processing, cash collections, payroll confirmations - not complex financial reporting. Higher-level functions like P&L and balance sheets are handled by our corporate team. If you take pride in accurate, organized work and want to grow with a fast-moving company, we'd love to hear from you. Recent grads, candidates early in their careers, and experienced bookkeepers or administrative professionals comfortable with data-heavy tasks are all encouraged to apply. WHAT YOU'LL DO Billing & Accounts Receivable - Create and send customer invoices through AccuLynx and Sage - Process payments, track collections, and follow up on outstanding balances - Reconcile AR aging and coordinate with sales and project management on billing status - Assist with insurance claim payment tracking and documentation Accounts Payable & Vendor Management - Enter and code vendor invoices in Sage; process check, ACH, and credit card payments - Track subcontractor invoices and maintain vendor records (W-9s, certificates of insurance) - Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies Payroll, Commissions & Admin Support - Confirm payroll data and assist with commission calculations - Handle incoming mail and emails, routing items to the right team members - Support month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance - Help with additional tasks across the business during slower periods - cross-training is encouraged WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Detail-oriented and accountable - you catch errors before they become problems - Comfortable with repetitive, data-heavy administrative work - Self-starter who takes ownership without needing constant direction - Team player willing to pitch in outside your core duties - Coachable and open to learning our systems - 1-3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, AR/AP, or administrative finance experience preferred (new grads with relevant coursework considered) - Proficient in Microsoft Excel - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred COMPENSATION & BENEFITS - $50,000-$62,000 base salary + KPI-based bonus - Hybrid work schedule (1-2 days onsite per week, rest remote) - Medical, dental, vision & supplemental insurance - Paid time off and paid holidays - Growth opportunity within a ~$10M and rapidly expanding business - Cross-training opportunities across operations ABOUT WADDLE EXTERIORS Waddle Exteriors is a growing residential and commercial exterior remodeling company specializing in roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and storm restoration. Part of the Allstar Services national platform, we combine the resources of a large organization with the culture of a close-knit local team. Waddle Exteriors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.