Accounting Assistant

ALMACO is currently accepting applications for an Accounting Assistant. Our accounting team is small and flexible, and the right candidate enjoys working on multiple projects and collaborating with all departments in the organization.

 This is a full-time non-exempt position with day-shift hours.

Great things about ALMACO:

• We offer flexible schedules so you can take care of the things that matter; PTO starts accruing on day one.
• We're a family-owned company, and the owners know you by name and care about you as a person.
• We run global operations, but we are a small enough organization where we can make decisions quickly and enjoy autonomy in our day-to-day jobs.

What you’ll do in this role:

As an Accounting Assistant, you will support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and assist with time entry and ERP data management. Our work environment is informal, but we take care in our work. There is no shortage of work to tackle and impact to deliver.

Key responsibilities include:

• Match vendor invoices and purchase orders, and process invoices in our ERP system (we use M2M).
• Organize and file invoices to ensure easy access for audits and statement reconciliation.
• Monitor receivables to ensure that payments are up to date, and track outstanding payment issues.
• Process credit card transactions.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliation, supporting General Account Processes per ALMACO policies.

An ideal candidate would possess:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience with accounts receivable and/or accounts payable.
• Experience with ERP and HRIS  systems. We use M2M and UKG.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office and ability to pick up new software.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Our Company: 

ALMACO is the worldwide leader in custom seed research equipment, including planting systems, harvesting systems, seed processing systems, and plot management technologies for the seed research industry. To those developing more effective ways to produce food, fiber, and fuel, our name is synonymous with reliability, service, and quality. ALMACO is both a full-service manufacturing partner as well as an expert engineering firm, supporting businesses with scalable design and build capabilities.

ALMACO is a family-owned business located in Nevada, IA, approximately 10 miles from Ames, IA, and about 30 miles away from Des Moines, IA. We employ around 150 talented professionals.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental insurance, including Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Legal/Financial Consultation
• Employee Assistance Program

National Career Readiness Certificate is welcome.

ALMACO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation,) national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A post-offer pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.