Senior Accountant

Overview

Kemin is seeking an Accountant to join their worldwide team.  The principle purpose of this position is to compute and prepare data for journal entries, review general ledger and related financial statements.  The ideal candidate will be inquisitive, detailed and thrive in a team enviornment.  This position gives you the opportunity to partner with financial teams across the globe! 

We Are Kemin  

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.   

We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.    

We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.   

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers in more than 120 countries.    

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States. 

As a Kemin team member, you’ll receive…  

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays. 
• Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.  
• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.  
• The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives. 
• Opportunities to support our valued educators- Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor's Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher's awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours. 

Responsibilities

• Ability to enter timely and accurate journal entries. 
• Assist in month end close procedures. 
• Timely and accurate reconciliations of assigned accounts. 

• Timely & accurate posting of payable/receivable transactions. 
• Ability to manage time to ensure transactions are recorded timely and accurately. 
• Ability to follow and document process and procedures. 
• Ability to work across departments and business units to resolve issues with transactions. 
• Provide analysis of business transactions, this includes but is not limited to; customer accounts, AP & AR aging, OPEX, manufacturing costs, and sales scorecard. 

• Ability to provide accurate data consistently. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 3 years experience in accounting
• Ability to read, write, handle basic math problems 
• Detailed oriented 

• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 
• Good written and oral communication skills 
• Basic computer knowledge 
• Analytical abilities and organization skills 
• Problem solving skills 

• Ability to learn new computer applications 
• Ability to see and read numbers 
• Ideal candidate will have a good attendance record, ability to work with minimum supervision, and a high level of accountability for their work