Staff Accountant

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the company’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. This role will work closely with our Swine and Animal Nutrition and Energy division Controllers.

• Perform general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors.
• Support timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close for Keystone divisions and joint ventures, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts.
• Assist in providing schedules and commentary with respect to operating results and variances.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget as well as periodic operating forecasts.
• Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets.
• Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• File tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Certified Public Accountant or active pursuit of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Must have excellent work habits, including willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, meet deadlines, multi-task, work independently, work cooperatively and collaboratively, and successfully complete the task.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Desire to continue to grow through continuing training.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Farming