Accountant
Willmar, MN - USA
Job Summary
Vaxxinova US is seeking an individual to join our finance team as an Accountant in Willmar Minnesota.
At Vaxxinova US youll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. We offer competitive pay and benefits opportunities for growth and a supportive work culture.
About the role:The Accountant is responsible for supporting the companys accounting and financial operations through accurate financial processing reporting analysis and compliance activities. This position works collaboratively across departments to ensure timely and reliable financial information while supporting operational and business objectives.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support accounts payable accounts receivable fixed assets inventory payroll tax or other accounting functions as assigned.
- Prepare review and maintain financial records and accounting transactions.
- Assist with month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes.
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances or discrepancies.
- Support financial reporting budgeting forecasting and analysis activities.
- Assist with compliance related to company policies internal controls and applicable accounting standards and regulations.
- Process and review accounting entries and supporting documentation.
- Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation.
- Collaborate with internal departments to obtain information and resolve accounting-related matters.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests and financial reviews.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and support implementation of accounting procedures and systems.
- Ensure work is completed accurately and within established timelines.
- Perform other accounting finance and administrative duties as assigned. As appropriate coordinate with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Capabilities:
- Extensive knowledge understanding and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and IFRS
- Highly proficient with accounting software and MS Office and Excel
- Active listening and customer service orientation
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Deadline-orientated
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Good verbal and written skills to effectively work with teams across departments and outside vendors
- Problem solving skills and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and a high level of detail
- Ability to use sound judgement to determine accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Ability to work with all levels of the organization and establish effective working relationships
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Ability to analyze interpret and present reports tabulations and graphs
Experience/Educational Requirements:
- Three (3) to Five (5) years of professional work experience in accounting
- Associate degree in Accounting required; Bachelor degree in Accounting preferred
Benefits at Vaxxinova:
We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation including employer contributions towards medical dental and vision premiums. Most benefits begin on date of hire. Our benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401K plan with company match
- Paid time off accrual
- 9 Paid holidays
- Company paid shutdown consisting of 4 business days between December 25and December 31
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Company paid life insurance
- And many other voluntary benefits
About Vaxxinova
Vaxxinova provides a wide range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including cattle poultry swine and aqua. Vaxxinova US formerly known as Epitopix and Newport Laboratories is the US operating unit of Vaxxinova International headquartered in the Netherlands. Vaxxinova US has a strong market presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle swine and poultry as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. Vaxxinova currently has facilities in fourteen countries including Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Croatia Italy Germany Japan Jordan Norway South Africa Thailand the USA and the Netherlands. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics animal nutrition and animal health operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.
Recruiting Agencies
Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone calls or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.
About Company
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