Financial Analyst - Accounting

Vermeer; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer in Iowa seeks an accounting professional for First Shift to ensure accurate processing of financial transactions while applying solid accounting knowledge to support process improvements. The role emphasizes GAAP, confidentiality, and collaboration with finance and audit teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing ERP activity, performing accruals and reconciliations, loading monthly results into consolidation tools, and preparing audit-ready workpapers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 1 year of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret financial activity in the ERP system and determine appropriate accounting treatment per policy, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify inconsistencies, control gaps, or unusual activity and escalate as needed.
• Prepare accruals, complete reconciliations, and analyze variances to assess balance reasonableness.
• Load monthly results into consolidation tools and resolve routine discrepancies.
• Prepare supporting schedules and contribute to monthly financial statement packages with variance analysis.
• Prepare audit-ready workpapers and explain accounting treatments per policy.

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Who We Are
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift 1 - First Shift

Job Summary

Are you the type of person who values accuracy, enjoys working with detailed financial information, and applies analytical thinking to everyday accounting activities? In this role, you will apply solid accounting knowledge to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and on time, while developing the judgment needed to identify issues and support process improvements. This position requires strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently with large volumes of data while collaborating with broader finance and audit teams.

What You'll Do

1. Review and interpret financial activity within the ERP system and determine appropriate accounting treatment based on established policies while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
2. Recognize inconsistencies, control gaps, or unusual account activity. Conduct initial analysis to understand potential causes and recommend next steps, escalating items that require deeper review or policy interpretation.
3. Prepare accruals, complete assigned reconciliations, and analyze account activity to identify variances. Apply accounting concepts to determine whether balances appear reasonable and flag items needing further investigation.
4. Load monthly results into consolidation tools, review for accuracy, and research routine discrepancies. Resolve straightforward issues independently and elevate complex or cross functional matters.
5. Prepare supporting schedules, contribute to monthly financial statement packages, and perform basic variance analysis to highlight unusual trends or activity for review by more senior analysts.
6. Prepare audit ready workpapers, gather supporting documentation, and explain accounting treatments within the scope of established policies. Use judgment to determine appropriate support and elevate questions as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting with one year of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and ability to research and implement new guidance and internal controls.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP or consolidation systems preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Travel - No travel is expected of this position.

#hide Work Location HYBRID: Some of a team member's day-to-day work may be best done at a location other than a Vermeer campus. Discuss specific arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at [phone] or at [e-mail].

Interested? We'd love to get to know you.