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My HR-Rescue; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food products company in Oskaloosa seeks a skilled Accounting Manager to lead its accounting activities, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The ideal candidate will supervise staff, manage month-end close processes, and participate in budgeting, while bringing over three years of relevant experience and a degree in Accounting or Business Management. Join a team dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction, benefiting from a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in supervising staff and working inside an accounting department.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience with auditing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day activities of accounting and office staff.
• Oversee month‑end close and assist with financial statement reviews.
• Participate in the annual budget process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Planning and organizing

Education

College degree in Accounting or Business Management

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

For more than 60 years, our passion has been to produce excellent food products and services. As a team that lives and works in one of America's richest farmland environments, we are uniquely positioned to lead our industry while defining its standards for quality and excellence.

We meticulously detail customers' orders to make certain we deliver exactly what is promised. Our environmentally conscious, technologically advanced production process is geared to exceed the highest quality standards. Through time‑saving delivery by our privately owned fleet, we ensure quality and excellence are delivered, when expected, to our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide leadership and coordination of the company's accounting activities and preparation of monthly financial statements. Ensure that the Company's accounting procedures conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Oversee accounting department staff and activities.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day activities of accounting and office staff. Responsible for maintaining an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives.
• Oversee month‑end close, assisting with the review of company financial statements. Facilitate the annual financial audit and preparation of related work papers.
• Participate in the annual budget process.
• Oversee daily operations of the Company's finance and general accounting activities.
• Monitor daily cash availability, daily invoicing and accounts receivable, fixed asset accounting, production reporting, inventory control, reconciliation, sales and use tax processing.
• Assure that proper internal controls are in place to safeguard company assets.
• Assist with the management of the Company's IT, ERP, Process Controls, Communications, and other systems.
• Assist with implementing and monitoring insurance and risk management strategies.
• Develop and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date standard costs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Please ensure the following qualifications are reflected in your resume to be considered.

• College degree in Accounting or Business Management, CPA or CMA preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience in supervising staff and working inside an accounting department.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience with auditing preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP, MRP, and standard cost concepts and systems.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Proven skills in planning, developing, directing, and organizing of Accounting and IT functions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Occasional bending, and fine manipulation skills using hands, shoulders, and back.
• Ability to make precise, coordinated movements with the body to grab, manipulate or move products/objects.
• Ability to work with PPE/Safety equipment including: safety glasses and hair/beard nets when required.

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