Accountant (m/f/d)

Nordex SE; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

Medical Insurance

HSA

FSA

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life/AD&D

401(k) Match

Student Debt Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Nordex SE is seeking an Accountant to support Nordex North America, managing financial records, compliance, and reporting.

You will work on fixed assets, leases, inventories, and intercompany processes, collaborating with finance leadership to drive accuracy and timely closes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years general accounting experience including reconciliations and balance sheet review.
• Extensive Excel experience; Power BI desirable.
• Experience in asset management and lease management.
• Payroll experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accounting transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Tracks fixed assets, posts depreciation, and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Maintains lease balances and prepares monthly postings per IFRS 16.
• Reconciles inventory transactions and supports annual stocktake and audits.
• Supports Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and treasury functions.
• Assists during audits with explanations, reconciliations, and schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

MS Word

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Accountant directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Accountant, you will support all entities for Nordex North America. You will support the maintenance of our financial records, ensure compliance and application with accounting principles, and prepare reports. This will include work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory in nature, and requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Ensures accounting transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Tracks fixed assets and completes necessary forms throughout the fixed asset process (capital expenditure budget - construction in process – asset creation), posts depreciation, and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Maintains lease balances and prepares monthly postings in accordance with IFRS 16.
• Reviews inventory transactions, research variances, and reconciles to general ledger balances. Supports annual stocktaking and financial audit observation.
• Reconciles, investigates, corrects, and adjusts accounting information in accordance with aggressive deadlines.
• Proactively identifies unique problems, such as reconciliation/posting issues, and seeks help to resolve, if necessary.
• Assists during the audit with explanations, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury functions including, aging reports and account reconciliation.
• Supports department peers, Finance and Business leadership, and organizational initiations as needed.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with multiple technology systems and establish a clear understanding of financial impacts and integration.
• Support reporting for month-end, quarter-end, year-end, and reporting for annual CIT.
• Evaluates, develops, and documents policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelors in Accounting or Finance required, or equivalent work experience;
• 3-5 years general accounting experience, including account reconciliation and balance sheet review
• Extensive experience in excel, experience with power bi desirable.
• Experience in asset management, lease management required.
• Experience in payroll is desirable.
• Excellent analytical, math, leadership, interpersonal, project and time management, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Capability of exceeding goals with minimal supervision, strong business acumen, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Proficient in personal computer skills and widely used software packages, e.g. spreadsheets (Excel), and word processing (MS Word).
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business.

As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insuran ce with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Calm Subscription
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more…

*Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI

We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE

Recruitment Fraud Notice: Please note that our People Attraction department will only contact you via official @nordex-online.com email addresses or authorized recruitment partners. You can find more information about our application process on our website.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.