What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant 1 position at Key Cooperative?
Key Cooperative is a member-owned, rural Iowa cooperative serving agriculture producers. With locations in 13 communities and 6 counties. Key Cooperative provides Agronomy, Energy, Feed and Grain with a small-town, yet professional feel. Our employees take pride in our identity, and they're committed to the success of our owners by delivering innovation, leadership, and performance. If you're looking for a place where you can grow and be proud of what you do each day - you can find this kind of career at Key Cooperative.
We are currently hiring an Accountant 1 to join our team. In this role, you will be involved in the corporate accounting function. Duties may include reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, preparation of journal entries, responsibility of allocating intercompany accounts, reconciliation of cash and banking, processing company payments and preparation of various reports for various governmental agencies, auditors, and management. This role will also assist the Credit Manager on an ongoing basis as well as perform other duties as assigned.
We offer competitive compensation along with a full benefits package including development opportunities, health, vision, and dental insurance along with two retirement plans - 401(k) and pension. We also offer an amazing family work environment where we all share a passion for agriculture and our member-owners and customers.
This role is for you if you have:
· Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· An outstanding work ethic with ability to pay attention to the details
· Ability to always project a positive attitude to customers and employees while providing outstanding and courteous customer service.
What you will be doing:
· Reconciling balance sheets and various cash accounts.
· Processing company payments.
· Monthly journal entries.
· Assisting with various credit functions.
· Preparing various reports for taxing and governmental authorities.
· Assisting employees, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
· Providing management with monthly expense reports.
· Expensing out internal accounts.
