Accountant (m/f/d)

Nordex Group•West Branch, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Accountant directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Accountant, you will support all entities for Nordex North America. You will support the maintenance of our financial records, ensure compliance and application with accounting principles, and prepare reports. This will include work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory in nature, and requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice.

Requirements

Bachelors in Accounting or Finance required, or equivalent work experience;
3-5 years general accounting experience, including account reconciliation and balance sheet review
Extensive experience in excel
Experience in asset management, lease management required.
Proficient in personal computer skills and widely used software packages, e.g. spreadsheets (Excel), and word processing (MS Word).
Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

Nice To Haves

CPA desirable
experience with power bi desirable.
Experience in payroll is desirable.
Excellent analytical, math, leadership, interpersonal, project and time management, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Capability of exceeding goals with minimal supervision, strong business acumen, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.

Responsibilities

Ensures accounting transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
Tracks fixed assets and completes necessary forms throughout the fixed asset process (capital expenditure budget - construction in process – asset creation), posts depreciation, and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Maintains lease balances and prepares monthly postings in accordance with IFRS 16.
Reviews inventory transactions, research variances, and reconciles to general ledger balances. Supports annual stocktaking and financial audit observation.
Reconciles, investigates, corrects, and adjusts accounting information in accordance with aggressive deadlines.
Proactively identifies unique problems, such as reconciliation/posting issues, and seeks help to resolve, if necessary.
Assists during the audit with explanations, reconciliations, and schedules.
Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury functions including, aging reports and account reconciliation.
Supports department peers, Finance and Business leadership, and organizational initiations as needed.
Knowledge of and ability to work with multiple technology systems and establish a clear understanding of financial impacts and integration.
Support reporting for month-end, quarter-end, year-end, and reporting for annual CIT.
Evaluates, develops, and documents policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas of responsibility.
Other responsibilities as assigned.