AgState Hiring for Junior Accountant Associate Job at Cherokee, IA Full Time

Are you analytical, detail oriented, and enjoy working with financial statements and reports? Do you thrive in an office setting, working with computers, and supporting multiple divisions? Are you a hard worker seeking a position in which you can grow your career while working in a customer focused growing organization? Join our team today!

Under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor, you will help compile and review financial information, preparing financial reports, supporting divisional accounting functions, and maintaining records by performing the following duties.

You Will:

• Provide support to the Accounting and Finance Team by:
• Assisting with the compiling of composite reports from peer group as required by management or government agencies
• Participating in the preparation and auditing of materials requiring analyses of supporting documents. Additionally, will ensure that all entries are entered into the system properly
• Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies
• Assists in the communication and coordination of accounting policies, practices, and procedures with department and company managers and officials, vendors, reporting agencies, clients, customers, and the public
• Adjusts errors and complaints
• Act as a mentor and aid those in the financial department and at surrounding locations by performing accounting clerical and bookkeeper duties
• Assist in special projects as required
• Backup and assist other departments, as needed

• Abide by our values and practices by:
• Working in a safe & efficient manner
• Providing above average customer service
• Assisting other locations, as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned

You Have/Are:

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and computer skills
• Valid Driver License
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to adapt to process and system change quickly

EEOC

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cherokee, IA 51012: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location