Accounting Manager

CGB Enterprises, Inc.; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Medical, dental, vision, life &Dis

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Zen-Noh Hay, Inc. in Pasco, WA, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead our accounting operations and reporting. You will manage general ledger accounts, coordinate internal controls, and work with external auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least five years of accounting experience; CPA is preferred. You will interact across levels and support budgeting, tax, and reporting initiatives within a stable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 5 years' accounting experience is required.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.
• Experience in coordinating internal controls and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting department operations, including formulation and changes of accounting practices and policies.
• Ensure timely month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and forecasting.
• Monitor, maintain, and revise internal control programs.
• Prepare financial statements with related corporate entities.
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Coordinate annual budgets and review credit applications as needed.
• Oversee tax-related activities and statutory reporting.
• Coach and develop staff within the accounting function.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Excel expertise

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Auditor liaison

Staff management

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success.

Zen-Noh Hay, Inc. (ZHI) was founded in 1995 to establish a link between the United States and the Japanese livestock farmers who require top quality forage products for their livestock. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 25 years of strength and stability!

This job is primarily responsible for accounting operations and reporting. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, examining, reviewing, and compiling of financial statements, managing general ledger accounts, reporting on internal financial controls, and other general accounting issues. May be responsible for management of a staff, or may manage a specialty area within the accounting function. Coordinate maintenance of computer programs such as booking system, accounting system, etc.

In this job, you will:

All job duties may or may not be performed by all job incumbents, may vary dependent on assigned department.

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department; including formulation and changes of accounting practices, accurate reporting, control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely and complete month end closing, financial reporting, account reconciliation, review of financial statements, forecasting, monitoring budgets, and maintains fixed assets.
• Monitor, maintain, and revise financial internal control program.
• Prepare and coordinate financial statements with related corporate entities.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• May coordinate and monitor annual budget(s).
• May review and approve credit applications and limits.
• May be responsible for property taxes, sales taxes, and commodity grain assessment remittances.
• May prepare Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA) exhibits of compensation, administrative expenses and adjusting expenses; may prepare required statutory reporting.
• May maintain tax, discount and premium codes and tables.
• May oversee staffing and job development activities (hiring, training, employee performance management, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, etc.); develop, communicate, and manage individual staff performance expectations that align with company goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here's what you'll need to be considered:

Education

Required – Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Experience

Required – 5 years' accounting experience.

Preferred – Industry specific experience.

License/Certification

Preferred – CPA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Substantial knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Substantial knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; strong use of database and spreadsheet applications (Excel).
• Substantial knowledge of the theory and practice of accounting (i.e. fixed assets, receivables, cash processes, internal revenue code, tax, reconciliation, financial statements, and processes).
• Substantial knowledge of accounting and financial software programs, and automated data processing systems/programs (depending on area of assignment).
• Knowledge of forecasting, statistical modeling; including variance analysis.
• Basic knowledge of sales and use tax (depending on area of assignment).
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and present findings.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly and efficiently respond to rapidly changing environment; including interpretations of FASB rulings.
• Ability to establish, monitor, and revise internal controls.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively manage and coach subordinates, including ability to communicate regarding performance.

Here's additional information you need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Ability to stand or sit constantly/continuously.

Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.

Travel required for meetings and trainings.

The expected base pay range for this role is:

$84,782.00 - $107,898.00

Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Zen-Noh Hay, Inc. offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Zen-Noh Hay, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here. Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Zen-Noh Hay, Inc. and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Zen-Noh Hay, Inc. and its Subsidiaries.