Accounting Specialist: General Ledger & Month-End Close

ISU Research Park; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramco Innovations is hiring an Accounting Specialist to handle broad accounting duties including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and ERP tasks. The role supports the Controller and improves internal controls while ensuring accuracy across financial statements.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, an Associate's degree in accounting or related field, and demonstrates strong Excel and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required, or equivalent relevant accounting experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation and/or review.
• Experience performing month-end close activities independently.
• Experience with reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, clearing accounts, inventory accounting, COGS, intercompany transactions, rebates, and related accounting activities preferred.
• Experience with an ERP/accounting system preferred; Prophet 21 experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting and month-end close activities, including balance-sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, clearing accounts, journal entries, credits, rebills, and other assigned accounting activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation. Independently research discrepancies by tracing transactions from source documentation through the general ledger and determine appropriate accounting treatment or elevate issues when necessary.
• Perform inventory-related accounting and reconciliations, including inventory variances, COGS, vendor credits, rebates, and related general ledger activity.
• Process and reconcile supplier rebates and vendor credits, maintain supporting documentation, and communicate with suppliers regarding outstanding or disputed amounts.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and accounts, research differences, maintain supporting documentation, and communicate with other Company locations or entities to resolve outstanding items.
• Coordinate sales and use tax filings, including preparation and reconciliation of tax information, maintenance of exemption documentation, and coordination with the Company's tax provider.
• Prepare and process scheduled supplier payments, including ACH, check, and wire payments; review payment batches, monitor due dates and discounts, and reconcile payment activity in accordance with established internal controls.
• Manage customer account setup and maintenance within Prophet 21 and support accounts receivable activities including payment application, account research, reconciliations, credits, rebills, credit holds, and collection issues as needed.
• Provide accounting and ERP support, including researching posting issues, maintaining accurate accounting and customer data, assisting with reporting, and supporting system, automation, and Scribe initiatives.
• Maintain and document accounting procedures and work instructions. Evaluate existing processes, identify inefficiencies and control gaps, and assist in developing and implementing improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and control.
• Provide cross-functional accounting coverage and backup throughout the Accounting department, including designated backup and support to the Controller.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial, customer, supplier, and other Company information and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Perform other accounting-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reconciliation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Prophet 21

Job description

Ramco Innovations is hiring an Accounting Specialist to handle broad accounting duties including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and ERP tasks. The role supports the Controller and improves internal controls while ensuring accuracy across financial statements.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, an Associate's degree in accounting or related field, and demonstrates strong Excel and analytical skills with attention to detail.