Farmward Cooperative Hiring for Accountant Job at Morgan, MN Full Time

Summary: This position works closely with Farmward’s Chief Financial Officer, Controller and other accounting staff in the handling, preparing, computing, managing, researching and analyzing of accounting data, in order to provide quantitative information on performance, financial position, solvency, liquidity and cash flows.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Maintain the company’s financial security by following internal accounting controls.

· Member of the team responsible for the documenting and maintenance of accounting controls which such controls shall include appropriate policies and procedures.

· Assist controller with month-end and general ledger reconciliations. And provide support and backup to the controller on daily banking transactions, the funding and documenting of margin calls for grain, daily transfers, the monitoring of bank activities, the initiation of wires/ACH, and positive pay review.

· Assist in the completion of monthly financials and supporting reports.

· Assist in the development of projection models.

· Assist accounting and admin management in documenting procedures, understanding data and being able to apply data into meaningful reports, from both an agricultural supply cooperative and agricultural finance perspective.

· Manage electronic document storage.

· Maintain a working knowledge of all information systems utilized by the accounting department.

· Cross-train to provide back-up for all accounting tasks such as accounts payable and accounts receivable.

· Cross-train and perform accounting and system functions for all Farmward departments which include grain, agronomy, energy and feed.

· Assist in feed inventory management with inventory products, the set up of new products, inventory transfers and the accounts payable for Farmward subsidiary’s, United Mills, feed Inventory.

· Provide customer service as necessary by answering phones, taking payments, fuel orders, feed orders, quoting grain prices and entering grain contracts

· Assist with new customer accounts which includes working with the customer to gather documentation needed, account set up, setting up credit terms, and electronic documentation storage.

· Maintain the customer portal “Grower360”, assist customers in establishing their account access and answering any questions customers have about navigating the site.

· Handle member/patron equity servicing items in a professional manner.

· Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

· Contribute to the accounting team’s efforts by performing tasks needed to achieve team and company desired results.

· Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

· Experience with accounting ERP systems. Experience with Agvance a plus.

· Strong technical aptitude and skills.

· Strong computer skills and ability to learn in-house programs.

· Highly proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Office360.

· Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills

This job description is not intended to limit the responsibilities on an employee assigned to this position to those duties listed above. The employee is expected to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties requested by the immediate supervisor or company management. The level of involvement may vary based on company and individual capabilities.

Job Types: Temporary, Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location