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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,642 / year median in Iowa
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Position Overview The Staff Accountant supports day to day accounting activities for multiple manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include assisting with month end closing, SOX controls, cost analysis, sales tax filing and general support of the finance team. This position will work closely with the sites and functional managers to ensure processes and procedures are in place and are followed while seeking actionable improvement opportunities. Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Manage account reconciliation process for multiple accounts including banks, disbursements, and payroll accounts Participate in month-end, quarterly and annual financial closing cycles Reconcile general ledger accounts with various registers and sub-ledgers and ensure timely clearing of all reconciling items Assist in preparing tax filings and supporting documentation Collect and manage documentation to adhere to SOX control compliance Prepare and analyze journal entries Ability to learn multiple processes and aid in backup support Manage travel & expense system to support users and ensure policy compliance Support cost control initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial tasks Assist with external and internal control audits Assist in special projects as needed Perform ad hoc analysis. Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance related field. 3+ years of experience in a similar Financial or Accounting role Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Dynamics 365 ERP experience a plus. Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles Demonstrated awareness of all elements of a division's financial statements Strong attention to detail, producing high-quality products and meeting deadlines Manufacturing industry & cost accounting experience
Benefits
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