Staff Accountant

Leviat in North America; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Leviat is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting for multiple manufacturing facilities in Boone, IA. You will assist with month-end close, SOX controls, cost analysis, and sales tax filings, partnering with site and functional managers to ensure robust processes.

You will also contribute to audits, drive process improvements, and support various projects within the finance team, delivering accurate financial results and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar Financial or Accounting role.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Manufacturing industry & cost accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage account reconciliation process for multiple accounts including banks, disbursements, and payroll accounts.
• Participate in month-end, quarterly and annual financial closing cycles.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts with various registers and sub-ledgers and ensure timely clearing of all reconciling items.
• Assist in preparing tax filings and supporting documentation.
• Collect and manage documentation to adhere to SOX control compliance.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries.
• Manage travel & expense system to support users and ensure policy compliance.
• Support cost control initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial tasks.
• Assist with external and internal control audits.
• Assist in special projects as needed.
• Perform ad hoc analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Leviat is a global leader in insulating, lifting, anchoring, and connecting technology for the construction industry and is home to trusted product brands like Meadow Burke, Halfen, and Thermomass. Our engineered products and innovative solutions are used in projects of all sizes, from single-family homes to professional sports arenas.

Leviat employs nearly 3,000 people at 60 locations worldwide, including seven in the United States. We are committed to an inclusive work environment that prioritizes safety and fosters personal and professional growth.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant supports day to day accounting activities for multiple manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include assisting with month end closing, SOX controls, cost analysis, sales tax filing and general support of the finance team. This position will work closely with the sites and functional managers to ensure processes and procedures are in place and are followed while seeking actionable improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Manage account reconciliation process for multiple accounts including banks, disbursements, and payroll accounts
• Participate in month-end, quarterly and annual financial closing cycles
• Reconcile general ledger accounts with various registers and sub-ledgers and ensure timely clearing of all reconciling items
• Assist in preparing tax filings and supporting documentation
• Collect and manage documentation to adhere to SOX control compliance
• Prepare and analyze journal entries
• Ability to learn multiple processes and aid in backup support
• Manage travel & expense system to support users and ensure policy compliance
• Support cost control initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial tasks
• Assist with external and internal control audits
• Assist in special projects as needed
• Perform ad hoc analysis.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar Financial or Accounting role
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Demonstrated awareness of all elements of a division’s financial statements
• Strong attention to detail, producing high-quality products and meeting deadlines
• Manufacturing industry & cost accounting experience

Physical Requirements:

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Sedintary role, typing, using MS software applications and work email.