Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Company: Vytelle

Reporting to: Controller

Direct Reports: Up to one direct report

Location: Lenexa, Kansas

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Status: Full-time exempt

ABOUT VYTELLE

We are a global precision livestock company reshaping how cattle producers worldwide unlock animal performance. Our portfolio includes world class Bovine phenotypic and genotypic data capture system via Vytelle SENSE and Vytelle INSIGHT which enables producers to accurately select desired traits to continually produce elite progeny, coupled with Vytelle ADVANCE In Vitro Fertilization Service, which enhances the speed at which   genetic improvement can be made.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Staff Accountant performs balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, month end close processes, produces various reports and performs various accounting duties within a cloud-based organization. Vytelle is hiring for two staff accountant roles.  One will be focused on Accounts Payable processes while the second will be focused on Invoicing and Accounts Receivable.  We will work to align candidates with their experience and interest areas.  While focused on certain processes, both positions will be expected to become cross trained in all areas of the accounting team.  Both positions will support staff focused in their particular areas of responsibility.  The roles will be officed in our Lenexa, Kansas, office with an expectation of at least 80% of time spent in the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Performs timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations for several companies.
• Prepares and submits, as appropriate, various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and returns.
• Generates and posts standard journal entries (with proper documentation and approval).
• Assists analysis on expenditures (actual v forecast v budget).
• Works closely with team members to ensure timely and accurate month-end close.
• Actively engages in the continuous improvement of the company business processes.
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
• Model Vytelle’s Core Values - Engage, enable empower and act on:

Leadership: Inspire and serve and seek the best in each other

Endurance: Pacesetter, takes action and realizes results

Pioneer: Infinitely curious, catalyst and listens for ideas

Love: Contagious passion for customers and our purpose

Count on me: Take accountability, depend on each other and adaptable

Ability to adopt and adhere to Vytelle’s Foundation: The Common Thread of Integrity, Respect and Trust

In addition to:

Teamwork: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the Company. Set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance the Company’s effectiveness.

Team Member Orientation: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of team           members to meet or exceed their expectations.

Direction and Decision making: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interests of the Company. Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions are timely and in the best interests of the Company.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Solid understanding of General Accounting Principles
• Ability to answer financial audit requests and support the audit process.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly skilled communicator and relationship-builder
• Ability to identify/understand project needs and manage expectations.
• Strong business acumen
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Risk tolerance and ability to deal with ambiguity
• “Figure It Out” skills
• Bias for execution
• Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload and delegate effectively
• Strong communication skills: Quality, Brevity, clarity
• Balance between critical review and positive mindset
• An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Working knowledge of tax laws preferred
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Ability to communicate with team members via phone calls, video calls and chat messaging systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Working knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred
• System automation experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to details and technicalities
• Excellent organizational and technical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
• Flexibility to communicate with team members in various time zones across Vytelle’s global organization.
• Experience in Animal Health industry or agriculture is a plus

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Vytelle provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.