Senior Accountant - CLAAS FARMPOINT

CLAAS • Richland VII Precinct, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant’s primary duty is to perform professional-level accounting and financial analysis work directly related to the Company’s finance, accounting, tax, audit, budgeting, forecasting, and management-reporting functions. The Senior Accountant applies GAAP and Company accounting policies to analyze financial data, identifies and resolves accounting discrepancies, prepares and reviews journal entries and account reconciliations, evaluates variances, supports management reporting, and makes recommendations regarding accounting treatment, financial reporting, tax/payment timing, and process improvements. The role requires the consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, including financial reporting accuracy, month-end/year-end close, tax liabilities, budget and forecast inputs, audit support, and inter-company accounting matters.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
• 3-5 years related business experience in performing primary functions preferred.
• Solid understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proven ability to work with a considerable level of discretion and independent judgement on matters of significance.
• Ability to work with an exceptional degree of reporting accuracy of assigned tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organization and time management skills with a willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, required.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and handle a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail.
• MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Previous SAP knowledge highly desirable, not required.
• Some domestic and international travel may be included; valid driver’s license and passport are required.

Responsibilities

• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in interpreting policies, resolving complex operational topics, allocating resources, and making decisions that have a significant impact on departmental or organizational objectives, as well as business outcomes.
• Completes outgoing invoice reconciliations and timely review – A/R aging.
• Oversees approved payment of incoming invoices timely in accounting system – A/P. Addresses vendor invoicing with submitting employee as needed.
• Interacts with internal and external financial auditors as required.
• Supports General Ledger (GL) postings, completes journal entries and account reconciliations; employee expense tracking, reporting, and analysis; inter-company invoicing; month, quarter, and year-end closing statements.
• Assists the Head of Business Administration in the development of budgets, interim forecasting, and five-year plans.
• Assists the Head of Business Administration in daily banking requirements and completes accurate month-end bank reconciliations as required.
• Maintains tax liabilities and initiates timely payments to Federal & State agencies on monthly and quarterly basis for entire business entity. (i.e., Income tax, sales tax, property tax. etc.).
• Processes equipment invoices and receipts in coordination with company sales department.

Benefits

• Premium free health, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Competitive rate dental plans
• Competitive paid time off, including Vacation, Sick, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Retirement Readiness Program
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health; Legal & Financial Services; & Dependent Care Benefits
• Fun & Safe Environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior