Nature of Position

This position supports the Accounting Manager in all aspects of accounting including but not limited to all day-to-day accounting functions, maintenance of general ledger, preparation of financial statements, compiling and monitoring of budgets, and management of the accounting team.  This role will also support our accounting operations by assisting in the oversight and management of our financial functions, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy in reporting.  This position requires strong accounting skills, management of people experience and can work well under pressure to meet deadlines and follow through on assignments.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of the organization and adherers to all organizational standards.
  • Prepare General Ledger journal entries and ensure accuracy before uploading in SAP.
  • Perform various balance sheet reconciliations at month-end and assist in various month-end close tasks as assigned.
  • Oversee accounts payable operations including accurate coding and entry of accounts payable invoices as well as overseeing the interfaces of expenses between costing software and SAP.
  • Oversee the system of internal controls over accounting functions to minimize risk.
  • Assist in hiring accounts payable staff and conduct performance evaluations.
  • Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
  • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures for all tasks related to accounts payable.
  • Responsible for managing the accounting payable staff across locations.
  • Implement training for new recruits and identify training and development for current staff.
  • Collaborate with the accounting team on various projects as needed.
  • Collect and analyze data to prepare requested monthly performance metrics.
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy.
  • Complete tasks within the allotted time frame.
  • Handle additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to support departmental goals.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably in agribusiness.
  • At least 1 year of experience managing an accounting team and AP functions.
  • Proficiency in accounting software systems.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

  • Must display Core Values.
  • Excellent management and supervisory skills.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook as well as other Windows based products.
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
  • Ability to help lead the company toward more automated processes; Willingness to try new ideas and challenge the status quo.
  • Solid business acumen with a positive, professional attitude, able to build strong relationships and earn the respect of colleagues.
  • Experience with effective communication with the ability to communicate with all levels of management within the organization.
  • Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
  • Prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.
  • Adapt to change in the work environment, manage competing demands and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events in a positive manner.

Working Conditions:

  • Most work is done indoors.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Able to travel as needed.
  • Will work closely with people, such as when sharing office space.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;

Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

We conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

 

EOE, including disability/vets


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