The Corporate Accountant supports accurate and timely financial reporting for Krause Group and assigned U.S. entities. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this individual contributor performs general ledger accounting, monthly close, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and daily cash activity in accordance with U.S. GAAP and established deadlines. Working with Finance colleagues and business partners, this position offers broad exposure to multiple entities and opportunities to strengthen accounting processes that provide reliable information for business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform activities for the monthly accounting period close including posting of journal entries and accruals and review of various general ledger accounts for the purpose of accurate and timely reporting of the Company financial statements. This includes preparation of reconciliations to Balance Sheet accounts.
• Review and record daily bank activity to support cash position tracking and financial decision-making.
• Assist in resolving account discrepancies by monitoring, analyzing, and researching bookkeeping activity for applicable entities.
• Create, review, and oversee standard operating procedures for the accounting processes that are used on a day-to-day basis ensuring accuracy and timeliness and enhancing them when necessary.
• Partner with other departments regarding Annual Operating Plan to ensure the proper coding of transactions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Position has no formal leadership responsibilities and no direct reports.

Level of Supervision Received

• This position will have access to supervision as needed to resolve issues or problems.

Experience

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Experience applying U.S. GAAP and researching and resolving accounting discrepancies.

• Experience supporting intercompany accounting, audit requests, and tax-related information needs.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and financial reporting.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to analyze account activity, identify discrepancies, and determine appropriate next steps.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, complete work.

• Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.

• Sound judgment and integrity when handling confidential financial information.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, assignments, and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Krause Group believes in People First. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer building a culture of equity and inclusion.

Krause Group Purpose

Our purpose is to enhance the way people experience the world.

Krause Group Mission

Our mission is to nurture our family of brands, creating opportunities to do good in the world.

Krause Group Values

• Agility - We challenge the status quo with open minds, flexibility, and speed. We are comfortable being uncomfortable. We view change as opportunity.

• Courage - We take risks. We innovate. We win or learn. We push limits, disrupt norms, and define our own path.

• Growth Mindset - We are building an organization and legacy that will outlive us. We are continuously learning. There is no final-destination, only the journey to be better than we were yesterday.

• Inclusion - We actively seek and welcome alternative points of view. Diverse perspectives improve decision-making and make us all more successful.

• Integrity - We do the right thing, even when it is difficult. We do not take shortcuts and always take accountability.

• Community Focused - We are committed to positively impacting our communities, stakeholders, and associates. We do good and encourage others to join us.