Senior Accountant

Van Meter • Cedar Rapids, IA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information that supports business decisions. This role owns core accounting processes, partners across the organization, and brings forward insights that help drive performance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate complex issues and recommend solutions
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, problem solving and decision making ability
• Time management and deadline oriented
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple priorities
• Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment across the company
• Knowledge of GAAP Rules
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to take initiative
• Willingness to adapt to and accept change at both a company and day-to-day responsibility level
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a bachelor’s degree in Business with emphasis in Accounting
• 4-7 years’ experience in financial accounting
• Proficient in Excel and other accounting software
• Excellent written and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports
• Own and lead key areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide recommendations to leadership
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate and compliant with accounting standards
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues and discrepancies
• Develop, improve, and document accounting processes and internal controls
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support financial analysis and business initiatives
• Assist external auditors to perform financial audits to ensure accuracy
• Supports state and local tax compliance, including research, preparation of select filings and coordination with external tax providers
• Provide guidance, training, or review of work for team members
• Drive continuous improvement efforts across accounting processes

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• pet insurance
• company paid life and disability insurance
• paid time off
• holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

What This Job Offers

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