Staff Accountant

  • Cresco, IA
  • $75,000 - $78,000
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A bit about us:

We are on the hunt for a dynamic and experienced Permanent Staff Accountant to join our thriving team. This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate play a pivotal role in our organization, managing a range of accounting tasks, including reconciliations, monthly reporting, annual budgeting, financials, and year-end close. The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of experience with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting and can handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us?

We are looking for great people to join a fast-paced, growing, and innovative business. For eligible fulltime employees, we offer:

Considerable employer contributions for health, dental and vision programs
Generous personal time-off
401(K) match
Merit advancement opportunities
Career development & training

Job Details

Responsibilities:

1. Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts, coordination and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support as necessary.

2. Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll, and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, etc.

3. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

4. Analyze and report on financial status including income statement variances, communicating financial results to management, budget preparation, and analysis.

5. Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.

6. Oversee taxes and abide by federal regulations.

7. Participate in strategic data analysis, research, and modeling for senior company leadership.

8. Support month-end and year-end close process.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

2. 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within the Mortgage industry.

3. Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel, and familiarity with accounting software and databases.

5. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

7. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal direction.

8. Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

9. Ability to work independently, with little supervision.

10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

The successful candidate will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail. If you have a passion for accounting and are excited by the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing company, we would love to hear from you.
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Job Details
Location
Cresco, IA
Job Type
Permanent
Compensation
$75,000 - $78,000