- Contract Duration 9+ Months
Job Description:
- Our client has an exciting opportunity in our Finance organization within a hybrid work setting.
- Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant to contract with our accounting team.
- This position will play an active role in the month-end close and financial reporting process for designated business units.
- The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong desire to learn and implement process improvements.
- The ability to prioritize, efficiently plan work activities, and be detail and results-oriented is critical to the position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure completion of monthly accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and other tasks required for financial close.
- Prepare, analyze, and review general ledger account reconciliations as part of the month-end close process.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and serve as a business partner to aid in the preparation and reporting of financial results.
- Prepare schedules in support of reporting required for SEC disclosures.
- Senior Accountant prepares journal entries for accuracy and evaluates accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Identify process improvement opportunities and lead efforts to implement solutions related to process efficiencies, standardization, system enhancements, and improved reporting capabilities.
- Contribute to the month-end and quarter-end close process for assigned business units or groups, understanding, and utilizing the appropriate information systems and technology
- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues, providing explanations and interpretation
- Support ongoing finance transformation by assisting in data validation, error escalation, and system configuration efforts.
- Champion and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting
Additional Qualification:
- Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- CPA, CMA, or CFA certification
- Experience with Blackline, SAP, and JDE accounting software
- Proficient in MS Office suite
- Previous Ag-related experience
- Enterprise transformation experience
Note:
- Hybrid role - Tuesdays are required onsite days, may need to come in one additional day a week if requested
- Monday - Friday: 8 am-5 pm
Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Company:
- A global agribusiness cooperative owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives across the United States. Diversified in energy, agronomy, grains, and foods, they're committed to creating connections to empower agriculture, helping their owners and customers grow their businesses through their domestic and global operations.
- Our client organization is a place where teamwork matters and every role has meaning. Just like farming. Client how you can cultivate a fulfilling career.
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