What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at The Andersons, Inc.?
Job Description:
Position Summary
This position is responsible for creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization, providing analysis and presentation of financial information, and for the administration of a variety of accounting and financial activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare internal and external accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to defined standards.
- Complete monthly closing and reconciliation activities, ensuring journal entries and the general ledger system are accurate.
- Report on the finances of the organization. Assist with annual plan, budget and forecast modeling.
- Review records of accounts and entries into proper accounts. Work with accounting staff to ensure accuracy.
- Document and ensure proper keeping of financial records, making use of current technologies.
- Understand and adhere to accounting standards, complying with internal processes, external industry regulations, and GAAP/SOX controls. Assist with internal and external auditing.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
- Solves a range of straightforward problems
- Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
- Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required
- 2-5 years’ relevant experience required
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at
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