Who is Aztalan Bio?

Aztalan’s story is just beginning, and you can be part of it!  ClonBio Group acquired Wisconsin’s largest ethanol plant in 2022 located in the village of Aztalan, just outside Jefferson, WI.  The facility will process 40 million bushels of locally grown feed corn per year, turning that into food-grade corn oil, vegetable protein concentrates and isolates for food applications, aquaculture feeds, renewable natural gas, organic fertilizer, ethanol, and dietary fiber for foods, among other things. 

Aztalan’s sister facility, Pannonia Bio in Hungary is one of the most technologically advanced grain biorefineries in the world.  Over the next several years, Aztalan will invest hundreds of millions of dollars into a biorefinery transformation every bit as innovative as Pannonia’s but uniquely suited to Wisconsin’s strengths.  Aztalan Bio is owned by ClonBio Group who is family-owned and invests in their people for long-term success.  We have a dedicated internal team of engineers and scientists from 23 countries and 5 continents, an investment in people that explains why ClonBio’s biorefineries are so technologically advanced. 

Position Overview

The Accountant/Accounting Manager is responsible for compiling various financial statements and reports for management use following all accounting principles and government regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information in order to prepare journal entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documenting business transactions.
• Sets up new accounts when needed.
• Processes month-end reports for management review.
• Coordinates the completion of the balance sheet account analysis.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and equity, and reviews and verifies balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position.
• Prepares, verifies, and controls the entering of journal entries to the general ledger.
• Evaluates subsidiary journals for obvious errors and omissions and enters corrected data into the general ledger.
• Performs all tasks associated with the general ledger, i.e. enters monthly journal entries, executes monthly closing entries, executes month-end general ledger.
• Performs monthly closing of unbilled revenue, billing summary, and overall analysis.
• Assists with the timely processing of financial statements.
• Reconciles bank accounts and other company financial accounts; investigates discrepancies in accounts and makes corrections as needed.
• Monitors fixed asset accounts including construction in progress.
• Maintains fixed asset program for calculation of monthly depreciation expense.
• Facilitates check processing.
• Reviews account payable transactions.
• Checks account numbers on invoices and the accuracy of final check payments.
• Performs year-end close out of accounts and assists in preparing year-end tax returns and annual financial standard audit by outside accountants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience. Experience with full-cycle accounting. 
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and reporting.
• Hedge accounting and IFRS experience a plus.
• Experience within a high-volume complex manufacturing environment. 
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Software a plus.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
• Advanced skills in spreadsheet and financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and geographies.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with relevant financial regulations and accounting standards.