Finance and Accounting Assistant

CJ Bio America

Fort Dodge, IA

Full-Time

Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting with general ledger accounts, entering financial data, financial reports, and audits.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

Records numerical and financial data to produce financial records
Ensures financial data is entered correctly and accurately
Assists generating accounting and audit reports for cash receipts, accounts payable and receivable, expenditures, and profits and losses.
Assisting treasury transactions of the company
Assists in maintaining the general ledger accounts by reconciling, adjusting, and analyzing daily transactions
Provides support for and participates in the month-end, quarterly and yearly closing process
Provides support for annual management planning, including expenses and budgets
Assists with the financial internal control process
Assists with the company treasury functions, such as daily cash operation and preparation
Provides support for and participates in external financial audits
Responsible for assisting vendor/customer master information
Assists with contractual information management
Generates accounting reports as assigned
Reconciles and reports differences or issues found in financial records.
Regularly communicates externally or internally with other departments regarding finance/accounting operation
Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), IFRS and its analysis
Ability to use SAP software to record, store, and analyze financial data
Ability to efficiently operate a 10-key calculator or equivalent and other related office equipment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, with high proficiency in Microsoft excel
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Data entry skills
Multi-tasking skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work Schedule: Monday– Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, however business needs may require additional hours worked.
This position will require working extended hours during monthly, quarterly and yearly closing
This position primarily operates in an office environment, which will require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets and fax machines. Occasional exposure to warehouses and production areas may be expected
Travel is not expected for this position
This position does not supervise the work of others
Ascend/descend stairs occasionally
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at a time occasionally

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field

Associates Degree & 2 years of directly related experience

SAP software experience preferred
High proficiency in MS suite is required

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities form time to time, as needed. This job description is subject to change at any time.