Senior Accountant - RITALKA, Inc

Here is your chance to showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company that's been in business for over 25 years! RITALKA is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

SALARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE!

BENEFITS: Medical Insurance, Health Savings Plan (HSA), Flexible Spending Plans (Dependent and Medical), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with an employer match, Term Life Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee-of-the-Month, Employee-of-the-Year, On-site Welding Training and Qualifications, Employee Luncheons, Employee and Family Company Picnics, Community Volunteering Opportunities, RITALKA University that focuses on continued learning and growth of our employees.

As the Sr Accountant at RITALKA, you will assist in the oversight and management of the general accounting functions, included, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and payroll.

What does the Sr Accountant do at RITALKA?

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Quarterly and year-end financial review activities.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports on schedule.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Work with external accountants to ensure correct and timely reporting.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations; ensures compliance with GAAP principles.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

What are we looking for in a great candidate?

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations is essential
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Proficient use of MS Office and financial management software
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MSc/MBA preferred
• CPA highly desirable, but not required
• 10+ Years of experience as an accountant in the manufacturing or heavy industry

OR

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Many tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Why You Should Apply Here

RITALKA, Inc. is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

RITALKA, Inc. offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, medical, vision, disability, and 401(k) with a match.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.