Staff Accountant Job Township of Alden Iowa USA,Accounting

Location: Township of Alden

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team, responsible for supporting the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and ensuring accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.

Account for and reconcile balances across Summit Farms and all related entities timely and accurately

Support the financial close for Summit Farms and its affiliates, including preparing and booking recurring journal entries for property taxes, property insurance, and monthly cost of goods sold
Perform month-end and year-end close duties, including accruals, allocations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation and distribution of financial statements
Prepare fund reporting for the investment funds Summit Ag sponsors
Support other accounting functions, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, as needed
Work with departments across the organization to obtain required accounting information
Assist with special projects within the department
Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Other

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and 1-2 years of directly related experience (relevant internship experience counts)
Experience with accounting/ERP software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) is preferred
Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize a weekly workload, maintain attention to detail, and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and recommend process improvements
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
This position works in an office setting with regular use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets

Physicality Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit for extended periods, work at a computer, and maintain focus on screens and detailed paperwork
Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to handle objects, tools, and controls
Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb stairs
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours as job duties require
Additional availability may be required during special projects
This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position

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