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CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS has an exciting opportunity with the Finance Shared Service Accounting team. We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support Finance Shared Services Asset Management. This position will play an active role in the month-end close and financial reporting process. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical accounting skills with a strong desire to learn. The ability to prioritize, efficiently plan work activities, and be detail and results-oriented is critical to the position.
To be considered for this position, qualified candidates must reside in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN metro area to work a hybrid work structure (3+ days per week) in the corporate office located in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that financial reports are completed on time, in accordance with GAAP principles, and that they accurately reflect financial position.
- Reconcile more complex accounts and check the accuracy of journal entries to ensure that the general ledger is accurate and complete.
- Check and analyze financial information and prepare more complex financial reports and Accounting statements to provide senior management with accurate and timely information for making financial decisions.
- Provide technical Accounting advice within area of expertise to functional or operational areas managers to help them develop revenue and expense budgets, understand financial reports, and manage their financial responsibilities.
- Coach, advise, and/or train less-experienced accountants and serve as a point of escalation for more complex accounting issues.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting
Additional Qualifications
- Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of modern accounting and office methods and procedures
- Must possess a solid foundation in accounting fundamentals
- CPA certification or CPA exam eligible
- Experience with Finance ERP system
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with others to obtain, share, verify and validate information
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.
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