Accountant

Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. • Hartland Township, MI

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Koppert Biological Systems is the worldwide market leader in integrated pest management and disease management. Koppert stands at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, having been founded in 1967 by visionary Dutch grower Jan Koppert. Our mission is to make agriculture healthier, safer, and more productive by partnering with nature. We achieve this through the use of natural enemies to combat pests, employing bumblebees for pollination, and leveraging microbials and bio stimulants to support, protect, and strengthen crops. With a clear vision of achieving 100% sustainable agriculture, we collaborate with growers, partners, universities, research institutions, and governmental bodies globally to meet the highest food safety demands while contributing to the better health of people and the planet.

Job Purpose
The Accountant will perform assigned duties within accounts payable, inventory management, and support work for month-end reporting and financial analysis. They will communicate with vendors, clients, and internal departments. They will make updates to the company database, assist with tracking spending, assist with projecting cashflows, issue payments to vendors, and support the accounting team as needed. The Accountant will make inventory adjustments and assist with inventory functions, as well as prepare intercompany spending and purchasing reports monthly.

Requirements

• Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize work with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to sensitive information.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, D365) or similar software.
• Effective time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong math and research skills.
• Ability to analyze data accurately and efficiently.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred, or related certifications in accounting, or equivalent work experience in related field.
• 1+ years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setup & edit vendors in electronic database (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Review and process accounts payable invoices.
• Process expense reports.
• Issue payments to vendors as approved.
• Answer vendor questions by researching accounts.
• Ensure outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identify discount opportunities, and issue purchase order amendments or stop payment orders as needed.
• Assist with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Monitor purchase order activity.
• Assist with support and training in the expense reporting system (Concur).
• Process inventory transactions and participate in inventory counts as needed.
• Analyze inventory transactions for accuracy.
• Assist with financial planning and analysis as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer funded health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employer 401K match, life insurance, wellness program initiatives, employee assistance program, Volunteer Day, Koppert gear, and generous PTO!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree