Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant

Job Overview

Roquette is a family‑owned global leader in plant‑based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Using plant‑based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.

The current hourly pay for this role is estimated to be $19–$26 per hour. The position may also be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation.

• 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 and 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.

The Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant will be responsible for all accounting functions related to the purchase and sale of grain handled, weighing and grading of inbound and outbound grain, data entry, administration of grain payments to farmer/suppliers, freight payables, and preparation of daily merchandising reports and monthly reports to accounting.

• Process payments to farmer suppliers.
• Administer month‑end accounting reports for the LaHarpe complex.
• Maintain grain accounting software to accurately reflect grain receipts and shipments.
• Record daily accounting of all grain purchases and sales.
• Weigh and grade 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 explain all applications of that grain.
• Maintain working knowledge of merchandising reports.
• Provide backup for manager in grain merchandising activity.
• Work overtime and weekends as required during the year.

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in business or accounting preferred.
• 1‑2 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience, 3‑5 years of grain accounting/bookkeeping preferred.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to apply analytical and problem‑solving skills to daily work functions.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal customer‑service skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail while handling 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, stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Work may be performed 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.