Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in the agriculture industry. The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing our financial operations ensuring accuracy compliance and the integrity of financial data. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles strong analytical skills and experience in the agricultural sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and review accurate financial statements including balance sheets income statements and cash flow statements ensuring they are in compliance with GAAP.
- General Ledger Oversight: Maintain and oversee the general ledger ensuring all financial transactions are recorded correctly and reconciled on a regular basis.
- MonthEnd Close: Lead the monthend and yearend closing processes including journal entries accruals and account reconciliations.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts and monitor actual performance against projections providing variance analysis.
- Cost Accounting: Manage and analyze cost accounting processes particularly as they relate to crop production harvesting and inventory management.
- Compliance & Audit: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and prepare for internal and external audits providing necessary documentation and support.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends variances and areas for improvement and provide recommendations to management.
- Tax Preparation: Assist with the preparation of tax returns and ensure timely filing while staying up to date with changes in tax laws that may impact the company.
- Internal Controls: Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff fostering a collaborative and highperformance environment.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field. CPA certification preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 57 years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on the agriculture industry.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting inventory management and financial reporting.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. SAP Oracle QuickBooks) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Knowledge of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ERP systems and accounting practices specific to agriculture.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting the agriculture industry.
Remote Work :
No