Accountant

Accountant Who we are… We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living. Who you are… You are someone who takes pride in getting the details right and understands the importance of accurate, timely, and well-supported financial information. You are naturally analytical and enjoy investigating discrepancies, understanding what is driving the numbers, and bringing issues to resolution rather than simply identifying them. You are dependable and organized, able to manage recurring deadlines and multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and follow-through. You are collaborative and comfortable partnering with people outside of Finance to gather information, understand business activity, and help ensure accounting records reflect what is actually happening across the organization. Words that describe you include analytical, dependable, thorough, accountable, collaborative, and grounded. What you can expect to work on… Senior Accountant – Accounting Operations is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely execution of the company’s day-to-day accounting activities and preparation of management reports.

• The role is primarily focused on accounting operations and financial close execution. The position will work closely with the Controller and Assistant Controller in support of department and company goals.
• The Accountant position serves as an experienced accounting resource within the Finance team and will perform and review accounting activities related to the general ledger, account reconciliations, accounts receivable, fixed assets, month-end close, financial reporting, and financial analysis.

What you need to succeed…

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience
• 2 - 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Experience with the following:
  • General ledger accounting
  • Journal entries
  • Account reconciliations & month-end close
  • Supporting external audits
  • Extracting and analyzing large amounts of data
• Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
• Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
  • Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization
  • Appreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements
  • Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others

• Displays excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Possesses strong organizational, time, and project management skills
• Demonstrates a system-level thinking and integration mindset
  • Manages multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines
  • Demonstrates ownership and accountability for system performance and reliability outcomes within assigned scope
  • Models a continuous improvement mindset
• Demonstrates the following:
  • Strong understanding of general accounting principles, accounting cycle, general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
  • Ability to prepare accurate journal entries and supporting schedules
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and investigate discrepancies
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems

Great to have…

• 6+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• CPA designation
• Experience with:
  • Inventory or cost accounting
  • Manufacturing environment

Other things to know…

• Full-time position
• The company’s standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
• This position will have regular working hours Monday - Friday within the standard operating hours
• There is an expectation of adjusting working hours outside the standard hours to meet operational requirements as needed
• Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role

Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your background and experience as it relates to this position.