Financial Accountant

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Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Lancaster, PA, Mid-Atlantic United States, USA

Company: The Wenger Group
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Who are we:

We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.

We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 850 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector - agriculture!

Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com

What your day looks like:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Financial Accountant position will have an active role in monthly reporting and analysis, annual audit processes, ad hoc reporting and the budgeting process while providing support to the financial reporting & analysis team. This role will serve a wide range of subsidiaries of The Wenger Group as part of a shared accounting services group at headquarters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Prepare and post period end journal entries as part of the financial close process. Review and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts each fiscal period.
Perform variance analysis for variances from budget and provide explanations.
Pull monthly bank reports, complete bank reconciliation for the period and work closely with AP to provide information on outstanding checks.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements for period end.
Provide support during the annual budget process, including collecting, reviewing and reporting budget information.
Ensure procedures are documented and updated regularly.
Assist in collection and preparation of documentation requested for the annual outside audit and tax preparation.
Provide backup and assistance for other positions and perform additional responsibilities within the department as requested.
File monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings as needed for various authorities.
Other duties as assigned.
Assist in ad hoc projects as directed by supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
1-3 years of accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAPP.
Strong computer skills, including Excel and JD Edwards or other ERP system.
Demonstrated positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team and with all levels of the organization.
Growth mindset and ability to adapt to change.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
High degree of organizational skill, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and prioritize work efficiently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building:

Promotional opportunities
Rewards and recognition programs
Robust onboarding and training program
Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
Employee referral program
Encouraging and collaborative culture

What our benefits are:

Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
Carebridge Employee Assistance Program

For all full-time members:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance

Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.

The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Job Post Date: 08/02/25