What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant or Senior Accountant position at Ag Processing Inc?
At Ag Processing Inc (AGP) we bring value to our employees by offering stability, career growth opportunities and great benefits! AGP is proud of our historic financial success and our stability has given employees job security and a chance to learn and advance in our organization. We have a strong desire to promote from within as our business develops and we share our wealth by offering one of the best retirement and insurance benefits in the industry.
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic accountant who is willing to tackle a variety of challenges and projects across the company. You will have exposure to many aspects of the business and coordinates with a number of divisions including merchandising, operations, project and fixed assets accounting, tax accounting, accounts payable, and plant accounting teams.
Education And Experience
In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks, including general ledger entries, reconciling monthly accounts, and preparing financial/operating reports. In addition, you will perform financial analysis and assist in developing accounting systems and controls.
Job Functions
Ag Processing Inc is a cooperatively-owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since our creation in 1983, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation – both in the U.S. and internationally. Our company has become the largest soybean processing cooperative in the world and has a diverse set of products, which includes renewable fuels, vegetable oil refining, ag products/grain, and international operations. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a compensation package that includes:
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic accountant who is willing to tackle a variety of challenges and projects across the company. You will have exposure to many aspects of the business and coordinates with a number of divisions including merchandising, operations, project and fixed assets accounting, tax accounting, accounts payable, and plant accounting teams.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 2 years of accounting experience
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Knowledge of the agricultural production industry preferred
- Strong attention to detail, deadlines, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Skill in using Microsoft Office products required, knowledge of Oracle general ledger system desired but not required
- Possesses a high degree of integrity and trust
In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks, including general ledger entries, reconciling monthly accounts, and preparing financial/operating reports. In addition, you will perform financial analysis and assist in developing accounting systems and controls.
Job Functions
- Prepare, analyze, distribute various financial statements and operational reports for management, applications for external agencies and organizations
- Maintain financial records of the organization by entering journal entries and reconciling various general ledger accounts
- Ability to communicate effectively with other departments
- Assist the Accounting Manager in maintaining the daily functions of the department
- Assist in developing accounting systems and controls
- Performs other special projects and duties as assigned by management
Ag Processing Inc is a cooperatively-owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since our creation in 1983, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation – both in the U.S. and internationally. Our company has become the largest soybean processing cooperative in the world and has a diverse set of products, which includes renewable fuels, vegetable oil refining, ag products/grain, and international operations. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a compensation package that includes:
- 100% employer funded pension plan
- 401k (Roth and traditional options) with a company match
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
- Paid time off