Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets

Business Overview: Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer.
We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.
We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.
Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.
Role Overview: Genus PLC has an exciting opportunity.
We are looking for a Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets to perform both on-going and specialized fixed asset, lease accounting and finance assignments, often involving complex data, while exercising independent judgement as needed.
The position is located in our Deforest office and hybrid work is an option.
The Senior Accountant has primary accountability for a breadth of related accounting responsibilities for multiple entities in the organization and will operate in a shared services model.
The successful candidate will be self-driven, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with the ability to collaborate with other teams and team members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain fixed asset accounting records and ensure their reconciliation to the general ledger.
Liaise with business partners to ensure construction in progress is capitalized appropriately and in a timely manner.
Coordinate fixed asset physical counts (audits) in accordance with company policy.
Manage lease accounting including payment schedules and IFRS reporting.
Ensure accurate accrual and timely payment of real estate and property taxes.
Support budget and forecasting needs related to capital spend, depreciation and related areas.
Monthly close tasks including journal entries and account reconciliations, as well as coordinating timely and accurate submission of financial results.
Ensure month end account reconciliation process is complete and accurate, reconciling items are current, and un-reconciled amounts can be readily explained and corrected.
Coordinate research and resolution for all reconciliation issues in a timely manner Coordinate completion of designated accounting procedures and deliverables related to the half year and year end UK IFRS close including internal/external reporting requirements.
Work with global team to develop, implement, and review Global Policies, Controls and Standards.
Assist with annual audit, including providing support schedules.
Lead and drive change by recognizing opportunity and implementing efficiencies.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial data and how it impacts others.
Position may also include: Preparing and entering other monthly and year end journal entries (not fixed assets related).
Understanding and cross training of accounting department tasks Identification and implementation of process improvements Complete or review monthly journal entries and accruals.
Assist in resolution of accounting system-related issues and regular update regression testing.
Training associate accountants and delegating appropriate tasks.
This may include working with the Accounting Manager related to balancing workload.
Overall ownership / responsibility for the project or task at hand to ensure completion.
Uphold the Genus core values, mission and vision.
Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
2 to 5 years of experience in accounting environment – with increasing areas and degrees of responsibility.
CPA certification preferred.
Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) Understanding of data analysis and forecasting/budgeting Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with and gain the cooperation of all levels of staff to resolve problems and provide advice and assistance.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Organization skills Strong analytical and decision-making skills; ability to prioritize and work within project timelines.
Ability to withstand stress and be flexible with working extended hours and weekends during closing processes.
Knowledge of ERP systems; Dynamics 365 is a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunities: Genus is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates.
Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.