Job Description

** Accountant I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following** :

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Primary finance department accountant for two or more low complexity legal entities.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, quarterly reviews, annual audits, and annual budget.
• Prepare general ledger entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and prepare and analyze financial data. Update and maintain general ledger chart of accounts.
• Create and modify financial reports on the accounting financial reports software.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Coordinate, update, and maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules on accounting software.
• Coordinate activity on capital leases/loans.
• Prepare mid-year review and year-end audit work papers and assist external auditors during fieldwork.
• File and pay use tax to each state in a timely manner.
• Maintaining provision for bad debt records, actual bad debt records, and recovery of bad debt records.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
• Operate personal computer in an efficient and accurate manner with the company provided software programs that include Great Plains Accounting, Word, Excel, and others.
• Work with both internal and external auditors in a professional manner.
• Recommend more accurate and efficient procedures for all accounting department functions.
• Ensure that confidentiality regarding employees, clients, or vendors is not disclosed to anyone except as authorized by corporate officials or as approved in writing by the Accounting Manager, or designate.
• Assist other accountants during month-end close or when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

** The ideal candidate would possess** :

• Strong computer skills especially within Microsoft Office.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attention to detail in establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail, demonstrated proficiency in work, good communication skills, pride in appearance and conduct
• Meticulous work habits, cooperative and pleasant with coworkers
• Willingness to work overtime, work independently
• Follow and give detailed verbal and written instructions
• Clear understanding of workload distribution and priorities

** Basic Minimum Qualifications** :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and minimum of 6 months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous use of Great Plains software preferred
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Des Moines, IA are encouraged to apply.

What we Offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.