Corporate Accountant at Kum & Go in Des Moines, IA

Job description

• The Corporate Accountant supports accurate and timely financial reporting for Krause Group and assigned U.S. entities. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this individual contributor performs general ledger accounting, monthly close, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and daily cash activity in accordance with U.S. GAAP and established deadlines. Working with Finance colleagues and business partners, this position offers broad exposure to multiple entities and opportunities to strengthen accounting processes that provide reliable information for business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities for the monthly accounting period close including posting of journal entries and accruals and review of various general ledger accounts for the purpose of accurate and timely reporting of the Company financial statements. This includes preparation of reconciliations to Balance Sheet accounts.
• Review and record daily bank activity to support cash position tracking and financial decision-making.
• Assist in resolving account discrepancies by monitoring, analyzing, and researching bookkeeping activity for applicable entities.
• Create, review, and oversee standard operating procedures for the accounting processes that are used on a day-to-day basis ensuring accuracy and timeliness and enhancing them when necessary.
• Partner with other departments regarding Annual Operating Plan to ensure the proper coding of transactions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• • 3+ years of accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• • Experience applying U.S. GAAP and researching and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• • Experience supporting intercompany accounting, audit requests, and tax-related information needs.
• • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, preferred.
• • Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and financial reporting.
• • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• • Ability to analyze account activity, identify discrepancies, and determine appropriate next steps.
• • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, complete work.
• • Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
• • Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• • Sound judgment and integrity when handling confidential financial information.

Skills

Required

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to organize multiple priorities
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work effectively across teams
• Sound judgment and integrity
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office applications
• U.S. GAAP