Accounting Associate and Bookkeeper - Orange City Location Only

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE / BOOKKEEPER

HOURLY /FULL-TIME/ ON-SITE

Van Beek Natural Science is innovating and automating our accounting department! We are seeking talented number lovers to join the excitement! The Accounting Associate (Bookkeeper) is responsible for a variety of bookkeeping and accounting functions in support of our organizational growth. If you are energetic, conscientious, honest, and culture minded, please come join some of the best certified associates across the country! Not certified? No worries, we also provide competitive educational opportunities and training!

1. Primary Duties

• Maintain a system for accurate company files and records both physical and virtual
• Record financial transactions
• Post debits and credits
• Create invoices
• Assist reconciliation of credit cards, bank statements, etc
• Document and fact-check transaction details
• Conduct daily and monthly reporting
• Provide assistance researching variances and propose solutions
• Resolve purchase order, receipt reconciling differences
• Notify management of any accounting errors, inconsistencies and discoveries
• Support the necessary administrative activities for sales orders and miscellaneous state tax filings
• Develop supplier, customer relationships
• Assist with analyzing freight spend
• Facilitate cycle counts, inventory management

2. Other

• Payroll support, debt collection, mass mailing, scanning, mail management, supply order entry
• Assist Customer Service by invoicing, processing returns, offer product knowledge, telephone support
• Assist with budgets, reports, research as needed
• Willing to receive direction and complete projects and tasks as directed by leadership

3. Education, Reasoning Ability & Experience

• A degree in bookkeeping, finance or accounting is preferred. Two years or more of experience in bookkeeping, finance, accounting, math, inventory management will be considered
• Possesses an understanding of bookkeeping / accounting principles, GL accounts, able to accurately prepare and post journal entries
• Experience with QuickBooks a plus
• Critical thinking and logical reasoning skills, including problem solving, troubleshooting and decision making
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Willing to certify AIPB or NACPB, knowledgeable of GAAP, etc

4. Other Skills & Abilities

• Honest, dedicated, optimistic, team minded, culture oriented
• Organized, attentive to detail, analytical, technically inclined
• Quickbooks, Microsoft (Excel, Word, etc), Smartsheet, Feed Mill Manager, Fishbowl
• Willing to take direction, customer service oriented

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• HSA / HRA
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Flex Schedules
• Birthday Recognition / Gift Cards
• Travel Voucher for years of service
• Fruit Buffet
• Engagement Events

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orange City, IA 51041: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (required) or Bachelors (Preferred).

Experience:

• Bookkeeping
• QuickBooks