Staff Accountant

Default Brand; Alden Township (IA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ultipro is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, ensuring accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.

You will prepare recurring journal entries for property taxes, property insurance, and monthly cost of goods sold, perform close duties, and assist with financial statements and fund reporting for Summit Farms and its affiliates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 1–2 years of directly related experience (internships count)
• Experience with accounting/ERP software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) preferred
• Strong time management and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to identify and recommend process improvements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Office-based role with regular use of standard office equipment

Responsabilités

• Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Account for and reconcile balances across Summit Farms and related entities
• Prepare and book recurring journal entries for property taxes, property insurance, and monthly COGS
• Perform month-end and year-end close duties including accruals, allocations, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Prepare fund reporting for Summit Ag investment funds
• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable as needed
• Coordinate with departments to obtain required accounting information
• Assist with special department projects

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Outils

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Description du poste

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team, responsible for supporting the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and ensuring accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.

Account for and reconcile balances across Summit Farms and all related entities timely and accurately

• Support the financial close for Summit Farms and its affiliates, including preparing and booking recurring journal entries for property taxes, property insurance, and monthly cost of goods sold
• Perform month-end and year-end close duties, including accruals, allocations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation and distribution of financial statements
• Prepare fund reporting for the investment funds Summit Ag sponsors
• Support other accounting functions, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, as needed
• Work with departments across the organization to obtain required accounting information
• Assist with special projects within the department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and 1-2 years of directly related experience (relevant internship experience counts)
• Experience with accounting/ERP software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) is preferred
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize a weekly workload, maintain attention to detail, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and recommend process improvements
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• This position works in an office setting with regular use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets

Physicality Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit for extended periods, work at a computer, and maintain focus on screens and detailed paperwork
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to handle objects, tools, and controls
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb stairs
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours as job duties require
• Additional availability may be required during special projects
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Travel:

• No travel is expected for this position

Equal Opportunity Employer

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