Accountant–La Crosse, WI

Job Title: Accountant

Company: Agropur

Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin

Description: The Accountant will be responsible for the development, implementation, and effective integration of the accounting operations for the company.

• Oversee and maintain accounting software functionality, investigate and resolve issues and serve as support contact.

• Prepare, review and analyze financial results in accordance with accounting and operational needs.

• Prepare, review and input journal entries for all General Ledger (G/L) accounts.

• Conduct and review month-end closing accounting activities.

• Review and analyze G/L accounts, including inventory, receivables, payables, etc.

• Create, revise and maintain written procedures for internal controls.

• Review and approve ACH and wire transfers. Review and approve bank reconciliations.

• Identify and make recommendations to simplify operation of financial department tasks.

• Prepare a variety of financial reports on a regular and as-requested basis.

• Assist with and review year-end Accounting Packages, Tax Packages, Financial Statements and other year-end reports.

• Support year-end and operational (process) audits conducted by both public auditors and internal audit department.

• Prepare covenant and summary financial reports to report compliance with banking requirements.

Experience, Skills and Abilities: 

• The Requirements (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.

  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

  • Minimum three (3) years of general professional business experience required.

• The Extras (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Minimum one (1) year of related experience within food processing preferred.

  • Experience with ERP and Business Intelligence system preferred.

  • Knowledge of IFRS, and cost accounting principles, practices and techniques preferred.

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.

Hours/Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: N/A

How to Apply: Please visit our online website

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