Accountant II

ISU Research Park; Iowa; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ISU Research Park in Iowa seeks an Accountant II to deliver accurate financial data for company operations, uphold accounting policies and controls, and support their execution. You will provide timely analysis, identify improvements, and contribute to various financial activities.

The role requires business acumen, accountability, and strong analytical skills, with occasional travel up to 10% and on-site work in an office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of accounting experience with escalating responsibilities.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on reconciling related party accounts receivable and payable ledgers.
• Support month-end close processes and prepare/review reconciliations.
• Process month-end accruals and fixed asset accounting.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

The Accountant II is a key member of the local accounting team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial data and results for company operations, maintaining accounting policies and controls, and assisting with their execution. The position involves providing timely analysis, identifying improvements for accounting functions, and supporting various financial activities. Success in this role requires a willingness to learn, accountability, accuracy, and strong financial acumen and analytical skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with members on reconciling related party accounts receivable and payable ledgers
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, and best practices
• Support month-end close processes and prepare/review account reconciliations
• Process month-end accruals and fixed asset accounting
• Prepare monthly egg check off reports for the co-op and members
• Review member inventories and month end journal entries related to various inventories
• Resolve subledger (AP, AR, Received Not Invoiced) discrepancies to the general ledger account by investigating and documenting adjustments
• Maintain Prepaid Insurance documentation, reconciliation, and intercompany billings.
• Collaborate with the feed team to assist with the calculation and payment of feed tonnage tax
• Collaborate with the feed team to assist with the calculation and payment of feed tonnage tax
• Key contributor to annual audit deliverables
• Provide ad hoc reporting for internal stakeholders
• Contribute to and initiate continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field of study (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of accounting experience with escalating responsibilities
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems and their organizational impact
• Proficiency with accounting software for mid to large corporations
• Experience with Power BI or other data analytic tools
• Familiarity with operations systems (manufacturing, warehouse, poultry flock management)

This position requires the ability to travel 0-10% of the time. The role primarily involves office work with potential for on-site visits to production facilities.