Senior Accountant

Kemin•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health (KANA) is seeking a Senior Accountant to support and enhance its accounting functions. The role focuses on maintaining the accuracy and reliability of financial statements, ledgers, reports, and taxes. The Senior Accountant prepares and analyzes information for journal entries, reviews general ledger activity, assists with financial reporting, and contributes to monthly close procedures while collaborating with Kemin affiliates and business teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 2–4 years of experience, or a secondary diploma or equivalent and 5–7 years of experience.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong analytical, reconciliation, and account analysis skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes, researching issues, and implementing appropriate solutions.
Intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism, including investigating variances and questioning unusual or inconsistent transactions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with financial and non-financial business partners.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating accountability and follow-through.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial transactions.
Continuous improvement mindset and ability to identify opportunities to enhance processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Basic mathematical skills and ability to interpret numerical and financial information.

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
Own assigned balance sheet accounts, including completing monthly reconciliations, analyzing accounts, and resolving reconciling items.
Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and in the appropriate accounting period, including proper coding of operating expenses.
Maintain supporting schedules for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany accounts, and other assigned balance sheet accounts.
Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions with appropriate departments and business units.
Partner with budget owners and cross-functional teams, including Marketing, R&D, and Operations, to understand financial activity, resolve transactional issues, and support accurate financial reporting.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting by providing consistent, accurate financial data and analysis.
Conduct financial accounting research, gather information for requested analyses, and apply findings to accounting and business needs.
Support internal control processes and procedures, including documentation and adherence to established accounting practices.
Support internal and external audit requests by providing timely, accurate, and well-supported documentation.
Identify, develop, and document process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal control compliance.
Assist with system testing, workflow enhancements, and implementation of new or improved accounting processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary and uncapped bonus opportunities.
401(k) match program.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Fitness reimbursement for the whole family.
Access to an on-site fitness center.
On-site restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options and free fresh fruit in break areas.
Career growth and development opportunities.
In-house learning platforms with live and online training resources.
Tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
Paid time off for service and community initiatives.