General Accountant

Theisen's Home Farm Auto • Dubuque, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the accounting department in creating timely and accurate financial statements and completing special financial projects.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Accounting (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of related experience
• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Technical skills in account reconciliation, cost analysis, and month-end close responsibilities
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other software used to accurately maintain accounting records
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• High level of integrity and business ethics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and able to meet deadlines with accuracy
• Excellent analytical, decision making, and problem-solving abilities
• Teamwork skills, including enthusiasm, courtesy, empathy, and initiative
• Frequent physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, dexterity, and light grasping. Occasional physical demands include lifting up to 25 lbs., bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs and firmly grasping. The employee is required to accept incoming calls and must be able to hear and speak. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision adequate for the incumbent to perform the responsibilities and functions of the job efficiently. The associate must have the manual dexterity to manually operate and use a computer and other basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Reconcile, analyze, and correct various other general ledger accounts
• Prepare and analyze financial and operations reporting for various departments
• Assist the Accounting Manager to develop and maintain accounting policies, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
• Reconcile store credit card deposits and provide support to stores for identifying and correcting any credit card issues
• Audit check runs and daily electronic accounts payable files
• Fill out credit applications for new or renewing vendor relationships
• Coordinate the company credit card reconciliation and payment process
• Pay and file various taxes
• Prepare renewals for various permits, licenses, certificates, etc., for business operations
• Assist with the preparation of budgets
• Provide support for the Accounts Receivable Accountant
• Assist the Accounting Manager to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, particularly those regarding accounting principles
• Develop and implement new policies and processes to increase productivity and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive match on 401k
• PTO
• Holiday
• Birthday off – with pay
• Associate discount and many other benefits
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree