Accountant independently performs and oversees multiple medium to high complexity general accounting activities and ensures compliance with US GAAP and Ardent Mills accounting policies to support accurate and complete financial reporting. This role researches non-routine matters, assesses financial-statement and control implications, documents conclusions, and promotes consistent application of accounting standards across assigned areas. This role partners across finance, operations, supply chain, sales, and human resources to resolve accounting matters, strengthen financial accuracy, and improve processes. Accountant also provides guidance, review, and cross-training support, as well as maintain standards to staff-level General Accountants and contributes to close, consolidation, audit, and systems-related activities.
Prepare and execute complex journal entries across assigned areas, including trade and broker activity, accounts payable, selling, general and administrative accruals, insurance, payroll, benefits, incentives, property taxes, and donations.
Evaluate whether results within the assigned balance sheet make business sense, identify root causes and trends, connect accounting outcomes to operational drivers, and provide clear recommendations.
Partner with Sales and Human Resources on trade, broker, payroll, benefit, and related accounting matters to support accurate payments and accruals.
Provide accounting guidance, review, and cross-training support to General Accountants and other team members.
Support biannual Microsoft D365 update testing for areas impacting General Accounting and ensuring any needed documentation is updated.
Partner with Technical Accounting on complex or nonroutine accounting matters, support the consolidation of monthly actual results, and provide FP&A with variance analysis and insights.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, analysis, and timely responses.
Identify and implement improvements and control enhancements across accounting workflows and assigned areas.
Collaborate with IT and operations to automate routine tasks and improve reporting and data quality.
Own and maintain accounting policies, procedures, process documentation, and control narratives, ensuring they remain current, accurate, and aligned with US GAAP, company standards, and evolving business requirements.
Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience.
CPA or other relevant accounting certification preferred.
Experience independently performing complex general accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end and year-end close.
Experience researching non-routine accounting matters, documenting conclusions, and applying US GAAP and internal control requirements.
Experience working in a food, ingredients, or manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience supporting internal and external audits, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
Experience using an enterprise resource planning system, preferably Microsoft D365 or a comparable platform.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends and anomalies, and translate findings into actionable insights.
Proficiency in Microsoft D365 or comparable ERP systems, with the ability to navigate financial data, support system testing, and identify opportunities to improve data quality and reporting.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial accounting, account reconciliations, close and consolidation processes, financial reporting, and internal control requirements.
Ability to research and evaluate complex or nonroutine, communicate concise accounting matters, apply sound judgment, document well-supported conclusions narratives, constructively challenge assumptions, and influence cross-functional partners toward compliant, practical, and assess financial statement and control implications enterprise-aligned outcomes.
Ability to evaluate whether financial results are reasonable, connect accounting outcomes to operational drivers, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly and concisely, constructively challenge assumptions, and influence cross-functional partners toward compliant and practical outcomes.
Ability to identify and implement process and control improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and audit readiness.
Ability to review work, provide effective guidance and feedback, and support the technical development and cross-training of less-experienced team members.
Language
Travel
Full time Additional Information:
Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 10% Annual.
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).
Application Deadline:
Ardent Mills accept applications on a rolling basis without a deadline for application. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. This role follows a hybrid work arrangement and will be based in the assigned work location. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person from their assigned office location two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday), except when traveling for business.
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We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process.
