Accountant

Kemin Biologics is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for computing and preparing data for journal entries, reviewing general ledger accounts and financial statements for accuracy, and gathering financial information for the preparation of statements, ledgers, reports, and tax filings. You will also assist in generating financial reports and support the monthly closing process. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team while developing your professional skills in a collaborative environment! 

This position is expected to work onsite at our corporate headquarters located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. 

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

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

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance with 0-2 years of related experience OR 
  • High School Diploma with 2-4 years of related experience 
• 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.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, and a high level of accountability for their work.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. 

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