Accounting Manager

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success. Zen-Noh Hay, Inc. (ZHI) was founded in 1995 to establish a link between the United States and the Japanese livestock farmers who require top quality forage products for their livestock. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 25 years of strength and stability!

This job is primarily responsible for accounting operations and reporting. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, examining, reviewing, and compiling of financial statements, managing general ledger accounts, reporting on internal financial controls, and other general accounting issues. May be responsible for management of a staff, or may manage a specialty area within the accounting function. Coordinate maintenance of computer programs such as booking system, accounting system, etc.

In this job, you will:
All job duties may or may not be performed by all job incumbents, may vary dependent on assigned department. Oversee the operations of the accounting department; including formulation and changes of accounting practices, accurate reporting, control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures. Ensure timely and complete month end closing, financial reporting, account reconciliation, review of financial statements, forecasting, monitoring budgets, and maintains fixed assets.

Monitor, maintain, and revise financial internal control program. Prepare and coordinate financial statements with related corporate entities. Act as the primary liaison with external auditors. May coordinate and monitor annual budget(s). May review and approve credit applications and limits. May be responsible for property taxes, sales taxes, and commodity grain assessment remittances. May prepare Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA) exhibits of compensation, administrative expenses and adjusting expenses;

may prepare required statutory reporting. May maintain tax, discount and premium codes and tables. May oversee staffing and job development activities (hiring, training, employee performance management, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, etc.); develop, communicate, and manage individual staff performance expectations that align with company goals. Other duties as assigned.

• Education Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Experience Required – 5 years’ accounting experience.
• Preferred – Industry specific experience.
• License/Certification Preferred – CPA Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Substantial knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Substantial knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; strong use of database and spreadsheet applications (Excel).
• Substantial knowledge of the theory and practice of accounting (i.e. fixed assets, receivables, cash processes, internal revenue code, tax, reconciliation, financial statements, and processes).
• Substantial knowledge of accounting and financial software programs, and automated data processing systems/programs (depending on area of assignment).
• Knowledge of forecasting, statistical modeling; including variance analysis.
• Basic knowledge of sales and use tax (depending on area of assignment).
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and present findings.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
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