Accountant

Job Description for Accountant

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Company Controller, the Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including entering journals, managing accounts receivable and payable, using financial technology systems, and other select finance-related administration. The accountant ensures timely reconciliation and reporting of all financial statements and prepares financial reports for Management and maintains fiscal records. The accountant serves as the primary contact for internal staff on invoicing, bill payments, receipts and revenue, and budgets. The accountant also implements and trains staff to use software that streamlines processes and improves distribution and accessibility of financial information.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensuring day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank statements, accrual, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly.

• Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.

• Monitoring and investment balances and performing cash flow forecasting.

• Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles GAAP and IFRS.

• Assisting the company controller as back up.

• Assisting with monthly/yearly closing and corporate reporting.

• Assisting with activities and requirements of external/internal auditors.

• Collaboration with local tax authorities, national statistics, national bank, trade register.

• Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology including training staff to better utilize financial and accounting software.

• Managing select administration activities, such as state unemployment and income tax registrations.

• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

Qualifications Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree required, degree in finance or accounting.

• Master’s degree.

Experience

• 5 years in financial management and accounting.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience in GAAP/IFRS

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) with expertise in Excel required.

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.

• Proficiency and hands-on experience with accounting software (AJUR) .

• Experience overseeing the annual audit.

• Superior data management and data analysis skills.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain financial terms in simple language.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.