Novus Ag Hiring for Sr. Accountant, Technical Accounting Job at Fort Collins, CO Full Time

Senior Accountant

Novus Ag is an innovative new company with a unique approach to the ag retail sector. In short, we put people first by removing barriers and generating options. Our approach has resulted in significant growth, and, as a result, we are looking to expand our back-office team in Ft. Collins.

Job Description:

Novus Ag is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. As Senior accountant, you will assist with several technical accounting aspects of the business, create and post journal entries, help reconcile accounts, support month end and year end close. This position will report to the Controller.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Responsible for assisting with all elements of the financial close process to ensure a timely close including but not limited to preparation of month end journal entries, Balance Sheet account reconciliations etc.
• Maintain lease agreements and determine the accounting implication of all leases. Assist with ASC 842 implementation.
• Responsible for monthly statement reconciliation for large national vendors to ensure all rebates, credits and discounts are properly accrued.
• Create and post entries in Agvance, analyze variances from actuals to forecast and work closely with the team to correct errors.
• Maintain monthly close documentation including but not limited to checklists, accounting journal entries, reporting.
• Assist with the external audit requests.
• Perform adhoc duties and analysis as needed to support corporate functions and Retail operations.
• Lead various projects as assigned and continuously find ways to improve departmental quality through creating efficiencies, streamlining repetitive processes, and utilizing technology.
• Ability to comprehend complex accounting topics and determine the appropriate treatment as required under US GAAP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Personal Skills:

• Self-motivated, results oriented, and the able to work independently.
• Good organizational skills with ability to arrange high volume of work in order of priority.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships.

Qualifications:

• CPA preferred. Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience required. Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience in Agriculture, Retail and/or Multi-unit environment highly preferred.
• Experience working with Private Equity owned companies highly preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location