Description

Who are we, and what do we do?
Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come. Our inspiration is to be a market shaper, driving the next generation of agriculture products that help farms and farmers flourish and through partnering with society becoming the most trusted partner in the global agriculture and food community.

With a global footprint and over 21,000 employees, Corteva is building the future of agriculture and leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Corteva Agriscience has an opportunity available for a Senior Accountant – Corporate Accounting.

The Senior Accountant position maintains general ledgers and performs the complete accounting cycle in compliance with established practices and generally accepted accounting principles. This position provides accounting and financial reporting guidance to support business, functional and corporate needs. Analyzes, classifies, and reviews complex accounting transactions and interrelationships. Prepares interpretation of accounting results and advises management. Identifies complex accounting problems, researches solutions, and corrects problems. Examines financial statements and documents for conformance with accounting requirements and principles. Ensures internal controls are in place and operating effectively in accordance with company standards and government regulations. May initiate and lead special projects for process improvements.

This is a highly visible position and will interact with External Reporting Group, Corporate Tax Accounting, Accounting Policy, Treasury/Credit, Internal Audit and PwC on a routine basis.

Key Responsibilities – What you will do to help us grow!

• Analysis of the Company’s foreign currency exchange gains and losses and preparation of related reports.
• Prepare footnotes for quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Perform an overall review of the EGL schedule and post EGL jobs in SAP.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for Treasury FX hedge accounting.
• Support various groups with preparation and posting of late adjustment entries.
• Assist with the quarterly consolidated balance sheet fluctuation analysis.
• Prepare account reconciliations in compliance with the global account reconciliation policy to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Work with various accounting and reporting systems to accomplish tasks and organize data for effective presentation.
• Lead & drive continuous improvement in the consolidation process.

Qualifications

What expertise have you grown – What do you bring to the table?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• MBA/CPA preferred.
• Position requires strong analytical skills, ability to multi-task and proficiency in the use of systems, including Analysis for Office BPC, SAP and Windows Office.
• Candidate must be self-managed and self-motivated as well as effectively organize time and efforts to meet deadlines.
• Flexible with work schedule, as nights/weekends are needed during certain busy closing workdays.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Results oriented.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.