Job Details
Job Location: Des Moines, IA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Summary:
Ag Express Electronics is seeking is a Senior Staff Accountant who is a highly skilled accounting professional with broad experience across core financial functions, including general ledger, sales tax compliance, and transaction-level support. This position plays a critical role in managing complex account reconciliations, maintaining and updating audit workpapers, ensuring accuracy of various accrual and fixed asset accounts. This role provides support in AP and AR during high-volume periods or staff absences. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail oriented, and has strong accounting acumen.
This role is located at our Des Moines, Iowa location.
Key Responsibilities:
Advanced Accounting:
- Maintain accurate documentation for audits and income tax filings.
- Support monthly and year-end close activities including journal entries, general ledger adjustments, reconciliations and accrual support.
- Maintain and update fixed asset reports as needed.
- Conduct cost analysis including variance reports for labor and materials.
- Analyze operational costs, including labor, materials and overhead to ensure accurate absorption rates are used.
Special Projects and Financial Analysis:
- Support corporate accounting initiatives, including financial analysis, tax reporting projects, and data validation.
- Research accounting issues and provide recommendations in alignment with GAAP and company policy.
- Assist with audit preparation by compiling requested schedules and providing documentation.
Process Improvement and System Support:
- Contribute to the refinement and documentation of accounting processes and internal controls.
- Collaborate with leadership on ERP upgrades or changes impacting financial workflows.
- Participate in system testing and implementation support related to accounting functions.
Departmental Resource and Cross-Department Collaboration:
- Serve as an internal accounting resource, assisting team members with questions and procedural guidance.
- Collaborate with operations, customer service, and procurement to ensure accurate and timely financial data handling.
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
Support Functions:
- Accounts Receivable Support:
- Assist with AR processing during peak periods or absences, including posting customer payments and issuing invoices.
- Process credit memos, particularly for tax-related corrections on exempt accounts.
- Help monitor ageing reports and follow up on past-due balances when needed.
- Accounts Payable Support:
- Provide backup support for AP tasks during high-volume periods or when team coverage is required.
- Review invoices for accuracy, ensure proper approvals, and assist in payment processing.
- Payroll Support:
- Provide backup support for payroll when team coverage is required.
Other Responsibilities:
- Participate in company-wide initiatives, projects, or other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager or CFO.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Technical and Functional Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, especially when supporting or guiding peers.
- Sound problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
- High level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential financial data.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial controls.
- Ability to manage tax-related filings across multiple states and jurisdictions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and experience with ERP or accounting software systems preferred.
Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen:
- Demonstrated ability to understand the broader business impact of general accounting processes and support decisions that align with company objectives.
- Engaged and proactive team member who contributes to a collaborative, solution-oriented work environment.
- Willingness to go beyond transactional tasks to support continuous improvement in financial processes.
- Ability to identify patterns, trends, or inefficiencies in customer payment behavior and communicate insights to support decision-making.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and investigative skills.
Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications:
- Education: Associate degree in Accounting or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Work Experience: 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience including exposure to both AP and AR functions. Prior experience with sales tax compliance, reconciliations, and exemption certificate management is strongly preferred.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in using Microsoft 365 applications and standard office equipment.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting and Carrying: Occasionally, the role may involve lifting and carrying office equipment or materials weighing up to a certain limit.
- Standing and Walking: Ability to navigate various departments and facilities within the organization’s premises as part of operational oversight and engagement.
- Communication: Skill in exchanging accurate information with customers, co-workers, vendors, etc., utilizing verbal, written, and electronic communication methods.
- Sitting for Extended Periods: Much of the work will be conducted at a desk requiring the ability to sit for extended periods while performing tasks.
- Repetitive Motion: Some tasks may involve repetitive motions of the hands, especially prolonged periods of typing on a computer to perform administrative and operational tasks. Ergonomic practices should be followed to minimize the risk of repetitive strain injuries.
- Safety Awareness: Awareness of and adherence to safety protocols and procedures is essential when navigating the organization’s facilities to ensure compliance and minimize the risk of workplace hazards or accidents.
Ag Express Electronics is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities and ensuring a supportive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to discuss specific needs during the application process.
Benefits:
Ag Express Electronics offers a leading benefits package as highlighted below:
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Employer-Sponsored Benefits: Medical, Dental, Group Life, Short-Term Disability (STD) with buy-up options
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Voluntary Benefits: Vision, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account(s) (FSA), Life Insurance
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401(k): Safe Harbor 401(k) including an annual 3% company contribution and Profit Share funded annually at the discretion of Ag Express Electronics.
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Contribution funded annually at the discretion of Ag Express Electronics.
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Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO allowance to support work-life balance and provide employees with opportunities for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
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Holiday Benefits: Recognition and observance of holidays by Ag Express Electronics, allowing employees to celebrate.
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Flexible Hours: Flexible work hours empower employees to have greater control over their work schedules, fostering a better work-life balance and increased flexibility to accommodate personal commitments.
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Educational Assistance: Support for employee development through educational assistance, including financial support for further education or professional certifications relevant to their roles, ensuring continuous learning and growth opportunities.
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Casual Dress Environment: Enjoy a casual dress environment at work, with company-provided branded clothing to promote comfort and a sense of belonging among employees.
Ag Express Electronics is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
About Us:
Ag Express Electronics is a leading provider of innovative electrical solutions for agricultural, construction, and industrial applications. We specialize in designing custom electrical harnesses and distribution systems to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable, and efficient solutions that exceed customer expectations.
