Purpose

The tax accountant manages the preparation, filing, and reconciliation of federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring EFCO's tax compliance and supporting financial reporting accuracy.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries - no matter how minor - immediately to their supervisor or manager.

Key Responsibilities

Account reconciliations and journal entries (40%)
Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts to maintain accurate financial records.

Month-end close and reporting support (30%)
Assist with month-end close processes, financial reporting, and variance analysis to support leadership decision-making.

Fixed asset tracking and maintenance ( 20 %)
Maintain fixed asset records, process disposals, and ensure accurate tracking of depreciation.

Special projects and audit support ( 10 %)
Assist with external and internal audit preparation and other special financial projects as assigned.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required .
• Experience: 2-4 years of accounting experience preferred, ideally in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Certification(s) and License(s): N/A
• Leadership: N/A
• Computer Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems required .
• Other Requirements: Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.

• Analysis: Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.

• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.

• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.

• Communication: Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Balancing- Maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions- Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Sitting/Standing- Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently
• Stooping- Bending at the waist: Occasionally
• Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 10 lbs.: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Climbing- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.: Occasionally
• Hearing: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
• Expertise in:
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA location.