What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Accountant position at Aviagen North America?
Job Description:
- Dual responsibility for converting excel based general ledgers for nineteen Group holding companies to Great Plains for monthly reporting
- Dual responsibility for bi-weekly internal cash reporting, including cash in foreign currencies
- Perform monthly reconciliation of intra-company balances for entire company
- Review monthly bank reconciliations for group cash accounts
- Assist in the preparation of consolidated monthly financial statements, including currency conversion
- Assist with preparation of consolidated annual budget and quarterly forecasts
- Perform account analysis and supporting schedules to support the year-end audit of the consolidated financial statements
- Perform special projects and other duties as periodically required
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- Minimum of 4 years accounting experience
- CPA Certification
- Excellent interpersonal Skills
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Demonstrated ability to organize work and access information quickly
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Good Math Skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
- Should be a self-starter and work with little or no supervision
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Description Summary:
The Aviagen Group is a multi-national poultry breeding company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama with locations in approximately 25 countries. Aviagen companies supply broiler breeder day-old grandparent and parent stock chicks to customers located in more than 100 countries.We seek a qualified Accountant to join our Group Accounting Department. The ideal candidate will be experienced and able to work independently within a team environment. As a Group Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting various functions of the Aviagen Group finance and accounting operations. Your expertise will contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our financial processes.
