Senior Accountant

Description

The Senior Accountant will serve as a key accounting resource for plant leadership, operations, and commercial teams by providing timely and accurate financial insight and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency in a growing soy processing operation.

• Partners with Accounting Manager on month end, financial reporting and cash management.
• Perform all accounting procedures as needed for a soy crush facility.
• Maintain proper records and filing of all documents for compliance and financial audits.
• Be an internal control champion and an understanding of how to segregate duties within a small accounting team to maximize controls without jeopardizing productivity.
• Support inventory accounting, including raw materials, work‑in‑process and finished goods, ensuring accurate costing and reconciliation
• Assist with cost accounting, variance analysis, and yield reporting related to soy crush operations
• Perform a large role in accounting‑related projects, including system enhancements, reporting improvements, and process automation initiatives
• Ability and willingness to cross train and fill in for other positions as necessary.
• Lead, implement and understand internal and external reporting requirements.
• Advanced excel skills and experience with Microsoft Dynamics F&O a big plus.
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor(s).

• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical
• Time Management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly as applied to manufacturing operations
• Experience working in a plant‑based operational accounting environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven setting
• Ability to work in a team environment

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in accounting
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience preferred in an agricultural or manufacturing business

xNormal Office

Heavy work (lift 30-50 lbs.)

xLight work (lift 10 lbs.)

Very heavy work (lift over 50 lbs.)

Medium work (lift 11-30 lbs.)

x Other physical requirements (note):

• Physically able to monitor and use equipment as needed
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle

Exempt

Senior Accounting Manager

Negotiable

It is the policy of Shell Rock Soy Processing to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Shell Rock Soy Processing will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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.