Accountant 2

HNI Corporation; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Job summary

HNI Corporation in Muscatine, IA is seeking an Accountant 2 to record transactions, reconcile accounts, and support GAAP/SOX compliance. The role emphasizes process improvement and cost control across finance functions.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, with CPA/CMA/CFA preferred, and 2–4 years of experience. Strong communication, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Professional certification preferred (CPA, CMA, CFA).
• At least 2 years of relevant experience; 4 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and file timely accounting statements with documentation and communication of performance.
• Lead reconciliation efforts, analyze variances, and manage accounts including intercompany reconciliations and month-end close.
• Oversee recording of general ledger entries to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Forecast and monitor labor, production, and spend; provide cost insights to inform departments.
• Drive continuous improvement projects across the finance/accounting function.
• Partner with internal/external customers to provide advanced financial insights.
• Participate in activities to support organizational success.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Project management

Continuous improvement

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA/CFA

Job description

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

What We Need:

We are looking for an Accountant 2 to join our team.

The Accountant 2 will record accounting transactions and conduct reconciliations, ensuring the company's adherence to GAAP, SOX, and HNI policies and procedures. This role actively participates in continuous process improvement initiatives, contributes to strategic and tactical efforts aimed at reducing costs and inefficiencies, and supports the research and maintenance of internal controls to ensure comprehensive regulatory compliance.

What You Will Do:

• Review and file timely accounting statements, ensuring comprehensive documentation and communication of company performance.
• Lead reconciliation efforts, analyze complex variances, and manage accounts, including intercompany reconciliations and month-end close processes.
• Oversee the recording of general ledger entries to ensure accurate reflection of the organization's financial position in compliance with GAAP.
• Forecast and monitor labor, production, and internal/external spend, providing detailed insights on cost implications to educate and inform departments.
• Drive projects and initiatives related to continuous improvement across the finance/accounting function, ensuring efficient operations.
• Partner with diverse internal/external customers, offering more advanced financial insights and addressing more complex inquiries and support needs.
• Participate in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization.

What You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Professional certification preferred (CPA, CMA, CFA).
• At least 2 years of relevant experience required; 4 years of experience preferred.

What You're Good At:

• Demonstrated history of proficiency in business accounting, project management, and rapid continuous improvement required.
• Demonstrated history of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including but not limited to creating and delivering presentations to a wide audience, writing reports, meeting facilitation, and ability to solicit participation in the exchange of information required.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability in isolating the causes from symptoms, involving others as appropriate, and researching and implementing solutions that show sound judgement required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business concepts and ability to navigate in a complex organization required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, establish and leverage professional network, and share resources cross-functionally required.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, effectively guide a team, and make decisions within the framework of the organization's strategic intent required.

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.

• We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com.

Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [emailprotected]

Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.