Assistant Accounting Manager Trainee

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice.

Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for international customers.

This role is primarily responsible for gaining the knowledge necessary to assist with accounting operations and reporting. Key activities include recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing fiscal transactions and preparing financial reports, interpreting the general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and reports submitted by others, and addressing general accounting issues.

• Protect company assets through judgment, monitoring internal control effectiveness, and maintaining complete and accurate fixed asset records.
• Assist management by supervising the operations of the accounting department, including control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
• Monitor and manage the company's daily cash position to ensure liquidity.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of income, sales, property, and state tax returns.
• Work with the manager to ensure timely and complete month‑end closing, financial reporting, account reconciliation, review of financial statements, forecasting, and budget monitoring.
• Monitor business activities to maintain compliance with laws and internal guidelines.
• Review and approve credit applications and limits.
• Monitor and work with the manager for property taxes, sales taxes, and commodity grain assessment remittances.
• Work with the manager to add or maintain discount and premium codes and tables.
• Assist in audit preparations, including preparing reports and requested information; may participate in the annual risk assessment process.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Experience – None.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Understanding of accounting theory and practice (e.g., fixed assets, receivables, cash processes, IRS code, tax, reconciliation, financial statements).
  • Familiarity with accounting and financial software programs and automated data processing systems.
  • Knowledge of forecasting and statistical modeling, including variance analysis.
  • Basic knowledge of sales and use tax.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present findings.
  • Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with flexibility to changing priorities.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Availability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Capacity to quickly respond to rapidly changing environments.

Sedentary work requiring sitting most of the time. Occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force. Ability to stand or sit continuously. Requires close visual acuity for tasks such as data analysis, computer use, and detailed inspection.

Office environment with moderate noise and temperature. Travel required for meetings and training.

Expected base pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and other factors.

No‑till payroll, 401(k) with company match, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and more.

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor can we sponsor visas.

All contracts with recruiters are limited to those with established agreements. All third‑party recruiter contacts must go through the Human Resources Department; otherwise, relationships will be canceled.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting, Auditing, and Finance