Seeking a Staff Accountant for an Agribusiness Firm in Omaha!!

Job Description

Join a dynamic and laid-back team, assisting with the day-to-day operations of accounting and finance functions. This role provides an opportunity for growth into a Sr. Accountant position, offering flexibility to work remotely when needed, and fosters a culture of curiosity and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Financial Controller with daily operations of accounting and finance functions.
• Support the month-end and year-end GL close process, including financial statement preparation and review.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Monitor and record transactions affecting daily position and inventory balances.
• Conduct General Ledger (GL) maintenance, including reviewing GL account mapping and adding new accounts as necessary.
• Manage customer credit and lien administration, including new customer setup, credit limit assessment, monitoring aged receivables, and periodic customer reviews.
• Prepare and complete year-end and regulatory audits as needed.
• Monitor regulatory and tax filing requirements, including grain taxes and tonnage reports.
• Assist with settlements and work within approved budget; identify and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Identify control or procedural weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting and participate in special projects on an as-needed basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience with month-end close processes, not just preparation.
• Proficiency in General Ledger management.
• Experience in reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables.
• Ability to file sales tax or property tax returns.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Sage ERP systems.
• Grain industry experience.
• Detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to implement feedback effectively.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively.
• Initiative and ownership of tasks, proactive in seeking additional responsibilities.

Work Environment

The position is 100% onsite, with flexibility for remote work as needed. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office has 45 people, and the team consists of three members. The dress code is business casual, allowing jeans and a nice shirt. The culture is laid-back yet fun, with monthly catered lunches, food trucks, and celebratory events. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, and 80 hours of paid time off annually, with potential for unlimited PTO upon promotion.