Accountant

 

 

 

Join our Team as an Accountant!

The Role:

Our Operations Finance team is looking for an experienced, motivated, and team-oriented individual to join our team as an Accountant. In this role, you will provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, preparing standard and non-standard journal entries for income and balance sheet statements, and compiling various reports.  This role also includes analyzing inventory transactions and cost variances.  You will work collaboratively with multiple functional areas to solve problems and achieve organizational goals, while identifying opportunities to improve processes. while collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals. We value innovative and creative ideas—this position provides the opportunity for growth and career advancement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Aid in the completion of month-end closing activities including preparation of standard and non-standard journal entries with appropriate supporting material, researching unusual entries or general ledger balances, and preparing various reports and commentary to be distributed to management within deadlines
• Reconcile inventory balances daily and research any discrepancies and/or unusual transactions while working with the Audit team to resolve inventory discrepancies
• Analyze and research costing variances including material usage, purchase price, and material yield
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness. Maintain and improve standard work instructions for processes and reports
• Crosstrain with other functions within the Operations Finance team as needed
• Maintain internal controls and data integrity following GAAP for financial activities related to inventories and other accounting functions
• Demonstrate the ability to use discretion and independent judgment to resolve sensitive issues
• Perform Ad-hoc projects as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3 + years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience with SAP or a similar enterprise resource planning system.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or CFA.
• Experience supporting financial consolidations and corporate reporting.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and their application.
• Experience preparing audit support documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Demonstrated process improvement mindset with the ability to enhance reporting efficiency and effectiveness.

Where and When You’ll Work:

• Enjoy the best of both worlds with a hybrid schedule—collaborate in person Monday through Wednesday at either our Greene, NY or Muscatine, IA offices and work remotely Thursday/Friday upon completion of training.
• Typical first shift hours of 8AM to 5PM.

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Salary: $65,440 – $83,895 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

World Class Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability