Associate Accountant- IT at Land O'Lakes

Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States

$59,850 – $89,760Compensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Agriculture, Food ProcessingIndustries

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 1-2 years of accounting related work experience (upcoming graduates with internship experience may be considered)
Previous experience in Information Technology Finance/Accounting desired
Project Accounting experience with a focus on expense versus capitalization desired
Prior experience with JDE applications, ARIBA and Power BI/App tools preferred
Excellent communication skills
Problem-solving ability
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical skills to assess variances, trends, and reserve requirements
Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a fast-paced work environment under strict deadlines

Prepare, analyze, and reconcile accrual to actual costs, including time and material invoicing to ensure all labor hours and material expenses are accurately tracked, billed, and matched against project budgets
Carefully examine IT contracts to identify all relevant expense categories and financial obligations while determining and providing appropriate GL codes
Perform month-end responsibilities including monthly reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close processes
Primary contact for inquiries, tracking, and billbacks on the Microsoft Co-op IT contract