Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant |Croell, Inc.

Founded in 1968 in a small town in Northeast Iowa, Croell, Inc. has quickly expanded into an industry leader across central North America. As a top concrete and aggregate multi-state supplier with more than 150 locations in the USA, we’re dedicated to providing top-notch products and customer service. But our business doesn’t stop there! We’re also a leading concrete and asphalt paving contractor, dedicated to completing jobs efficiently and effectively. While we plan to continue to grow and expand, we maintain the family-owned core, small-town values, and strong work ethic that built the foundation of our success. Croell, Inc. offers excellent employment packages and training programs. Visit our website to learn more about our company and the career opportunities currently available at www.croell.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 3 years minimum

Reports to: Controller, no supervisory responsibility

Wage: $65,000-$75,000 annual salary (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits/Incentives:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $1500 Sign-On Bonus
• Annual Clothing Allowance

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant position is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company. The position will assume daily and monthly accounting tasks with a focus on multi-state sales tax research and filings, and fixed asset accounting. The position will be based out of our Corporate Office in New Hampton, IA. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of accounting experience, strong analytical and processing skills, and be team-oriented with excellent communication skills. Experience in a construction-related field would be beneficial.

For more information regarding this position, contact Lindsay Wenthold at 641-229-8163.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research and maintain sales tax maxtrix in all states business is conducted and additional states as needed.
• Prepare sales tax exemption forms for purchases and review incoming forms from customers.
• Record property and personal property tax for accruals and submit payments to Accounts Payable department along with filing personal property renditions.
• Prepare and post journal entries, by ensuring and maintaining proper backup documentation.
• Collect, review, and post data from operations.
• Analyze, report, and validate key data by maintaining or developing spreadsheet reports or utilizing our software solution programs.
• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts, review entries and financial statements.
• Assist with year-end audits and regulatory filings.
• Key role within the team to ensure monthly close and other deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with accounting principles, internal controls, and regulations.
• Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work as this job description is non-exhaustive.

Position Requirements:

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen and drug test.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; or applicable experience.
• PC proficiency (specifically Microsoft applications) and strong Excel skills.

• Proactive self-starter with strong organizational skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Confidentially handle sensitive information.
  • Self-directed and motivated to exceed expectations.
  • Possess excellent communication skills and understand instructions in both written and verbal forms.
• Dependability and reliability by showing up to scheduled shifts on time and being prepared for work.
• A positive attitude is critical to ensure productive working relationships with co-workers and management.
• Willing to work until 5 pm and sometimes outside of normal business hours.
• Overnight travel is not standard.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
• Pushing/Pulling/Twisting/Bending
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing

Croell, Inc. is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

Croell, Inc. is an E-Verify participating employer.