Accountant (Finance)
Accountant
Land O'Lakes is hiring an Accountant to join our Animal Nutrition accounting team. In this role you will be responsible for managing the month- end close process by preparing journal entries; preparing monthly reconciliations; analyzing balance sheet accounts to ensure proper financial reporting; working with various business segments to research and resolve issues; ensuring timely resolution to reconciliation items; and various other responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Additional responsibilities will include essential accounting processes focusing on cash for the Animal Nutrition and WinField United business segments, accounting for the Purina Research Farm, WinField United counter sales, tonnage taxes, and various other general accounting areas supporting the Animal Nutrition business segment. The position will interact and partner with other finance functions including Treasury, Cash Applications, and Accounts Payable.
This role is located at our corporate headquarters in Arden Hills, MN (hybrid work arrangement each week)
Education and Experience required:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related required along with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in accounting.
• Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft products, advanced Microsoft Excel required.
Competencies/Other skills:
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environment under strict deadlines.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly.
• Effective trouble-shooting, problem resolution skills and the ability to drive process improvements are essential.
• Proven ability to build relationships with peers and internal customers.
Preferred Competencies & Other Skills:
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and SAP systems preferred
• Experience with Hyperion-Essbase and Business intelligence tools
$59,840-$89,760. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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