Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant

Job Overview

We are looking for our next Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant at our Grain Elevator in La Harpe, IL. The Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant will be responsible for all the accounting functions related to the purchase and sale of grain handled, weighing and grading of inbound and outbound grain and corresponding data entry, administration of grain payments to farmer/suppliers, freight payables, preparation of daily merchandising report and monthly report preparation to accounting.

This position requires a close working relationship with the local manager and operations personnel as well as Keokuk finance and grain departments’ personnel and must work closely with such external constituencies as Farmer/Suppliers and freight carriers.

Location:

La Harpe, IL (La Harpe, Illinois, USA)

The current hourly pay for this role is estimated to be $19-$26/hour. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

• A highly collaborative team environment with ample room for exponential career growth.
• Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays.
• 12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non‑birthing parents.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.
• Annual wellness benefit and wellness centered programs focused on your health needs.

• Process payments to farmer suppliers
• Administer month‑end accounting reports for LaHarpe Complex
• Maintain grain accounting software to accurately reflect grain receipts and shipments
• Daily accounting of all grain purchases and sales
• Weighing and grading inbound and outbound grain
• Maintain correct supplier information for producers who deliver grain to the LaHarpe Complex
• Work/interact with State Warehouse Examiners
• Print reports for suppliers for grain that has been delivered and be able to explain all applications of that grain
• Maintain working knowledge of merchandising reports
• Provide backup for manager in grain merchandising activity
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required during the year.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree in Business or Accounting preferred

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years accounting/bookkeeping experience, 3-5 years of grain accounting/bookkeeping preferred
• Strong computer skills;
  Microsoft Office Suite proficient
• Ability to apply analytical and problem solving to daily work functions
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Good interpersonal and customer service relations skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail with multiple tasks
• Knowledge of the Agris Grain Accounting Software preferred

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; work in hot, cold and loud environments.

• This is a full‑time position. Days and flexible hours of work are required to meet facility demands, including the ability to work overtime and weekends.

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug‑Free Workplace”

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.