Location: Clarion, IA

Job Description

Job Title: Accountant II

Department: Accounting 

Location: Clarion or Des Moines, IA

Reports To: Cooperative Controller

Job Type: Full-time

Travel: 0-10%

Job Summary

The Accountant II is a key member of the local accounting team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial data and results for company operations, maintaining accounting policies and controls, and assisting with their execution. The position involves providing timely analysis, identifying improvements for accounting functions, and supporting various financial activities. Success in this role requires a willingness to learn, accountability, accuracy, and strong financial acumen and analytical skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with members on reconciling related party accounts receivable and payable ledgers

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, and best practices

• Support month-end close processes and prepare/review account reconciliations

• Process month-end accruals and fixed asset accounting

• Prepare monthly egg check off reports for the co-op and members

• Review member inventories and month end journal entries related to various inventories

• Resolve subledger (AP, AR, Received Not Invoiced) discrepancies to the general ledger account by investigating and documenting adjustments

• Maintain Prepaid Insurance documentation, reconciliation, and intercompany billings.

• Collaborate with the feed team to assist with the calculation and payment of feed tonnage tax

• Collaborate with the feed team to assist with the calculation and payment of feed tonnage tax

• Key contributor to annual audit deliverables

• Provide ad hoc reporting for internal stakeholders

• Contribute to and initiate continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field of study (or equivalent experience)

• 2+ years of accounting experience with escalating responsibilities

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems and their organizational impact

• Proficiency with accounting software for mid to large corporations

• Experience with Power BI or other data analytic tools

• Familiarity with operations systems (manufacturing, warehouse, poultry flock management)

Work Environment

This position requires the ability to travel 0-10% of the time. The role primarily involves office work with potential for on-site visits to production facilities.