Accountant

Accountant

Vaxxinova US is currently seeking ahighly motivated and skilled Accountant to join our team in Willmar, MN or Worthington, MN.

About the role:

The Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting department with duties that may include General Ledger, Treasury, invoicing customers, maintaining and processing vendor invoices for system entry, processing incoming payments, or releasing timely payment. Specific individual tasks are assigned to each employee by their manager/supervisor to maintain appropriate segregation of duties, ensuring no conflicting tasks are performed.

Main Responsibilities:

• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books
• Support month end reporting and perform all necessary reconciliations
• Perform various journal entries and maintain general ledger
• May posts customer payments by recording checks, ACHs, and credit card transactions
• Lead and develop inventory control processes and all aspects of cost accounting (cost estimates, job cost sheets, inventory variance reconcile)
• Assist with the annual budget process
• Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
• Communicate, coordinate or correspond effectively with internal and external customers or vendors regarding billing questions, account payable/receivable issues and resolution of issues.
• Perform bank transactions
• Assist with facilitation and achievement of department and company goals
• Ensure tax is accurately and properly recorded on invoices
• Provide assistance to the other accounting staff and act as the primary backup to various accounting staff
• Completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Capabilities:

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and IFRS
• Good verbal and written skills
• Problem solving skills
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Willingness to learn ERP systems and financial reporting software
• Ability to work as part of a team across departments
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask
• Ability to follow department SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure)
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and meet deadlines

Education

• Associate degree in Accounting required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Benefits at Vaxxinova US:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match, PTO accrual, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, and company paid life insurance.

About Vaxxinova

Vaxxinova aims at providing a full range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including poultry, aqua, cattle, and swine. Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix, is the US operating unit of the Vaxxinova Group, headquartered in the Netherlands. In 2021 Vaxxinova US acquired Newport Laboratories, which has a strong presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle and swine, as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory and remains operating under the Newport Laboratories name in the market. The addition of Newport Laboratories allows Vaxxinova to provide the broadest offering of autogenous vaccines and diagnostics, plus a growing line of licensed vaccines to the Cattle Industry.

Vaxxinova currently has facilities in ten countries including Brazil, Chile, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Norway, the Netherlands, Thailand, and the USA. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.

Recruiting Agencies

Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone calls or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.