Senior Accountant

Vaxxinova US is seeking an individual to join our finance team as a Senior Accountant in Willmar, Minnesota. 

At Vaxxinova US, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. We offer competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work culture.

About the role: The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the company’s accounting and financial operations by performing advanced accounting functions, overseeing key financial processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This position works collaboratively across departments to ensure timely and reliable financial information while supporting operational and business objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and maintain financial records and accounting transactions.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances or discrepancies.
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Process and review accounting entries and supporting documentation.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, payroll, tax, or other accounting functions as assigned.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting-related matters.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and financial reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and schedules as requested by management.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness of financial data.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Capabilities:

• Extensive knowledge, understanding, and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and IFRS
• Highly proficient with accounting software 
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
• Active listening and customer service orientation
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Deadline-orientated 
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good verbal and written skills
• Communications skills to effectively work with teams, across departments, and outside vendors
• Problem solving skills and decision-making capabilities
• Strong analytical skills 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a high level of detail 
• Ability to use sound judgement to determine accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization and establish effective working relationships
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present reports, tabulations, and graphs 
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities independently 

Experience/Educational Requirements:

• Three (3) to Seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience.
• Associate degree in Accounting required; Bachelor degree in Accounting preferred

Benefits at Vaxxinova:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation, including employer contributions towards medical, dental and vision premiums. Most benefits begin on date of hire. Our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution 
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid time off accrual
• 9 Paid holidays 
• Company paid shutdown consisting of 4 business days between December 25 and December 31
• Company paid short and long-term disability 
• Company paid life insurance
• And many other voluntary benefits 

About Vaxxinova

Vaxxinova provides a wide range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including cattle, poultry, swine and aqua. Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix and Newport Laboratories, is the US operating unit of Vaxxinova International, headquartered in the Netherlands. Vaxxinova US has a strong market presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle, swine, and poultry as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. Vaxxinova currently has facilities in fourteen countries including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Italy, Germany, Japan, Jordan, Norway, South Africa, Thailand, the USA, and the Netherlands. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.

Recruiting Agencies

Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone calls or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.