Accountant, Senior

Company: CHS Inc
Location: Laurel
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

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 10,000 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 in our Finance organization within a hybrid work setting. We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Energy accounting team. This position will play an active role in the month end close and financial reporting process for designated Energy refined fuels business units. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong desire to learn and implement process improvements. The ability to prioritize, efficiently plan work activities, and be detail and results oriented is critical to the position.Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of monthly accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and other tasks required for financial close.
• Prepare, analyze, and review general ledger account reconciliations as part of the month-end close process.
• Monthly product costing and inventory reconciliation for refined products.
• Perform accounting and financial analyses to identify key trends and support critical estimates, such as accruals and reserves.
• Collaborate cross functionally and serve as a business partner to aid in the preparation and reporting of financial results.
• Prepare schedules in support of reporting required for SEC disclosures.
• Perform, document, and support the design and operating effectiveness of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors in connection with audits and reviews.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead efforts to implement solutions related to process efficiencies, standardization, system enhancements, and improved reporting capabilities.
• Champion and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• 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 AccountingAdditional Qualifications
    
    • Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
    • CPA, CMA, or CFA certification
    • Experience with SAP and JDE accounting software
    • Proficient in MS Office suite
    • Previous Energy related experience
    • Previous cost accounting experience
    • Enterprise transformation experienceCHS 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. -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 ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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