Description

Robert Half is assisting an agriculture client in search of a Staff Accountant. Location: Central Iowa (commutable from Ames and Iowa Falls, IA)

About the Organization:

Join a dynamic, multi-entity operations company managing private equity investments in agricultural ventures. The organization owns and operates multiple entities requiring robust financial management, auditing, and reporting.

Position Summary:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a background in agriculture to oversee financial operations for multiple entities. This position is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, audit readiness, and efficient operations across all accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage monthly financial statements for multiple entities.

• Perform month-end closings, including journal entries and reconciliations.

• Maintain and adjust accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Coordinate and prepare quarterly reports and year-end financial audits.

• Handle random entries, adjustments, and other financial-related activities as needed.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to streamline auditing processes.

• Support the team with ad hoc financial projects and reporting needs.

  Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Agriculture-related fields with accounting coursework.

• Experience:

• Previous accounting experience, preferably in multi-entity operations or the agricultural sector.

• Familiarity with financial software and accounting systems.

• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and GAAP principles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities effectively

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