Job Description
CFRA - Accountant - Decatur, IL
This is a full-time, exempt position.
Job Scope:

• Responsible for monitoring and analyzing certain ADM Consolidated financial statement areas as assigned by manager, to support external financial reporting. Accountant is assigned less complex areas than analyst.

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete monthly accounting work per US GAAP guidelines and perform relevant analysis
• Complete annual review/revision of Key Financial Controls (SOX requirements) and process flows and work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls
• Work with relevant business partners to provide insight and analysis into financial results
• Preparation and analysis of financial statements and/or supporting schedules
• Demonstrate knowledge of US GAAP
• Demonstrate knowledge of general accounting skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of all financial statements - income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of owners' equity
• Demonstrate understanding of HFM functionality
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to provide guidance to global accounting personnel
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, and a healthy dose of professional skepticism

Required Behavioral Competencies
Ideal candidate must exhibit the following behavioral competencies:
Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Acts as a positive force for getting others to work together towards mutual goals
• Works through differences with colleagues directly, rather than escalating immediately
• Collaborates / works with others so that a better result or product emerges

Communication/Effective Conversations & Feedback:

• Proactively, clearly, and openly shares information, suggestions, and ideas with others
• Is attuned to information that others might find useful, and routes it to them when discovered
• Uses the right medium (1-1, phone, meetings, email) for each situation

Accountability & Resourcefulness:

• Holds teammates accountable for their commitments
• When raising issues or concerns, brings ideas about how to remedy the situation
• Makes and keeps realistic commitments-doesn't over commit and allow work to pile up

Authenticity:

• Sees things from other people's perspectives and avoids prejudging their ideas and suggestions
• Is self-aware, and knows and admits strengths and limitations
• Gives others the benefit of the doubt and assumes good intentions

Innovation for Our Customer:

• Proactively experiments with new and better ways of doing things
• Shows resourcefulness by taking what is and making it better
• Shows flexibility, open-mindedness and the desire to continually explore new ideas

Leading Change:

• Acts in a self-directed and purposeful manner during change or ambiguity
• Recognizes the need to change and quickly adjusts course of action to accommodate it
• Helps peers and others understand the benefits of change and adapt to it

Diversity, Inclusion & Open Mindedness:

• Treats all team members equally with dignity and respect
• Examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses
• Proactively addresses and resolves conflict

Business Savvy with Company-Wide Perspective:

• Stays up to date on the latest tools and methods in the industry
• Leverages proven solutions from elsewhere in the company or industry to achieve progress faster
• Helps others understand how efforts impact bottom line and other key performance indicators

Strategic & Forward-Thinking:

• Prioritizes and then focuses on what is most important for individual deliverables, with consideration for the impact on team deliverables
• Concentrates on significant issues without getting sidetracked or bogged down in unnecessary detail

Excellence Orientation:

• Is resilient and persistent in pursuing objectives
• Is eager to develop skills and seeks learning opportunities
• Continually strives to meet the highest standards possible

Customer Service Orientation:

• Anticipates customer needs and proactively addresses them
• Understands customer needs and seeks information to validate and enhance understanding
• Creates solutions that are user-friendly and has the customer experience in mind

Level of Education:

• Bachelor's degree (accounting preferred)

Work Experience and Skills Required:

• Prior accounting experience a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) a plus

Excited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.
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ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.
#IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA , veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and InclusionADM.
Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.