Executive - SC Accounting

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​

OVERVIEW

Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions in compliance with related accounting controls and prepare information and reports for North American Internal/External manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities require functional expertise in finance and accounting, strong customer relationship, Analytical s, and communication skills.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage & lead inventory reconciliations for External Supply Chain (ESC) & 3rd Party Co-Packers, ensure accurate inventory management across systems

• Investigate and resolve inventory variance and discrepancies, including IDOC errors, IR/GR mismatches, and over/short variances

• Work and resolve issues related daily, weekly, and monthly activities (E.g., Inventory reports, Negative inventory report, Prepare JE’s, Open Purchase order /Shipment report, Qty Discrepancy Reports

• Execute end-to-end operational grain accounting for mills and terminals, including unloads, sales invoice settlements, millfeed processing, and shipment creation in UGS, with strong accuracy and timeliness focus

• Lead, support & reconcile other profit centers

• Oversee product costing, new SKU/material set up in SAP, and conduct BOM (Bills of material) reviews and audits

• Constantly work on all daily/Weekly Report and meet SLA guidelines.

• Develop strong relationships with business partners.

• Support business continuity to meet critical business objective.

• Ensure all SLAs are met with set accuracy and timelines.

• Review and resolve exception items such as aged items in a timely manner.

• Accurately process journal entries and perform account Reconciliations.

• Support audit and control to ensure compliance with GMI and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Identify, initiate, and implement process improvement ideas.

• Leverage Continues Improvement tools or mindset to identify recurring issues and work towards Institutional Solution
• Ensure clear process documentation is in place, utilized and updated in timely manner.

• Actively participate in team or site events/initiatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Minimum Degree Requirements: Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory)

• Minimum years of related experience required:2+ years of relevant experience in business, accounting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Preferred Major Area of Study: Finance & Accountancy

• Required Professional Certifications: None

• Preferred Professional Certifications: None

Preferred years of related experience:2+ years of relevant experience in business, accounting

• Experience in Reconciliation is must.

• Familiarity with SAP system functionality preferred.

• Experience dealing with U.S. personnel over phone preferred.

• Ability to question, recommend, influence and lead process changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for the team and stakeholders.

• Advanced MS Office computer skills preferred (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.

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