Senior Accountant- Based in Brandon, SD or Pipestone, MN

OBJECTIVE: Performs complex and technical accounting and financial analysis to provide farmers with accurate and timely financial and statistical information for decision making purposes contributing to the farms’ goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as assigned)

• Performs detailed financial and statistical reports and analysis as requested by business unit leads or executives. Information is used by individuals to analyze operational activities of the Companies.
• Assists in the implementation and review of accounting procedures and systems and helps administer existing systems. Makes recommendations to the Director of FarmBooks for improved procedures and systems.
• Maintains expertise in the Company’s financial accounting software and assists other employees in the use of the software and solves processing problems for operational employees.
• Performs reconciliation of accounts associated with the general ledger and sub-modules. Is responsible for resolving any reconciliation issues and is responsible for recommending changes to processes and procedures to the Director of FarmBooks so future issues do not arise.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements, cash flow analysis, and other monthly reports required in the Financial Reports Package sent to the owners of each farm.
• Assists in the timely preparation of information for any annual attest engagements and regulatory tax requirements. This includes analysis of account and preparation of required disclosures in attest engagements.
• Prepares database query reports for financial research and analysis as requested by business unit leads for operational analysis.
• Analyzes overhead, payroll and cost accounting allocations between business unit leads and make recommendations for changes to the business unit lead.
• Assists in tracking of all debt related transactions.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education:?? Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Significant experience supplemented by specialized courses may be an acceptable substitute for completion of a bachelor’s degree.

Experience:??A minimum of two years of experience in finance and accounting field, including account analysis, preparation of financial statements and related disclosures, and knowledge of complex accounting transactions. Agriculture knowledge and/or experience preferred but not required. ?????

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Work Environment: Office setting

Physical Requirements:? Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must also have the ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths.