Who We Are
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
Work Shift
1 - First ShiftJob Summary
Are you the type of person who values accuracy, enjoys working with detailed financial information, and applies analytical thinking to everyday accounting activities? In this role, you will apply solid accounting knowledge to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and on time, while developing the judgment needed to identify issues and support process improvements. This position requires strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently with large volumes of data while collaborating with broader finance and audit teams.What You’ll Do
1. Review and interpret financial activity within the ERP system and determine appropriate accounting treatment based on established policies while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
2. Recognize inconsistencies, control gaps, or unusual account activity. Conduct initial analysis to understand potential causes and recommend next steps, escalating items that require deeper review or policy interpretation.
3. Prepare accruals, complete assigned reconciliations, and analyze account activity to identify variances. Apply accounting concepts to determine whether balances appear reasonable and flag items needing further investigation.
4. Load monthly results into consolidation tools, review for accuracy, and research routine discrepancies. Resolve straightforward issues independently and escalate complex or cross functional matters.
5. Prepare supporting schedules, contribute to monthly financial statement packages, and perform basic variance analysis to highlight unusual trends or activity for review by more senior analysts.
6. Prepare audit ready workpapers, gather supporting documentation, and explain accounting treatments within the scope of established policies. Use judgment to determine appropriate support and escalate questions as needed.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting with one year of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and ability to research and implement new guidance and internal controls.
- Intermediate Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP or consolidation systems preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Travel
- No travel is expected of this position.
Work Location
HYBRID: Some of a team member’s day-to-day work may be best done at a location other than a Vermeer campus. Discuss specific arrangements with your manager.Equal Opportunity Employer
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at [email protected].
Interested? We’d love to get to know you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- One year of relevant experience
- Understanding of GAAP
- Ability to research and implement new accounting guidance and internal controls
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Experience with ERP or consolidation systems
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
What We Do
Do More At Work, In Life, For Others As a leading manufacturer of agricultural and industrial equipment, Vermeer relies on a team of more than 3,500 strong making a real impact. Around the world, Vermeer team members are rolling up their sleeves to design, build and support tough yellow iron built for customers feeding and fueling their communities, managing natural resources and connecting people to the necessities of life. Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, U.S.A., Vermeer employs team members around the world, with regional offices in Brazil, the Netherlands and Singapore; additional manufacturing facilities in South Dakota and Tianjin; and more than 600 dealers located around the world. We’re not just proud of what we do, we’re proud of how we do it: we put others first, we build the best and we give back. Built upon a legacy of innovation and grit, Vermeer has continued to listen to and meet the needs of customers across the globe for more than 70 years. We are rooted in our 4P Philosophy – Principles, People, Product and Profit – and these are the core values that drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business. Proud to be a family-owned and -operated company, Vermeer serves as a leading example of successful family business. Since 1948, Vermeer has built a strong foundation grounded in values and led by those in pursuit of progress and a heart for others. Our influence is real and felt around the world. Vermeer machines are made to equip our customers to do more across a diverse group of important markets including underground construction, surface mining, tree care, environmental and agricultural industries. The equipment we design, build and support helps make our world go. And our people are doing the same thing – moving their communities, industries and causes forward.
