Accountant

Evergrofs; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Dental & Vision

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Employee discounts

Leadership training

Job summary

EverGRO Cooperative in the United States seeks an experienced Accountant to lead daily accounting operations and support the cooperative's financial functions. The role emphasizes month-end valuation and preparation of accounting reports, with collaboration to the Shared Services Manager and audits.

You will help identify process improvements to increase efficiency, manage general accounting tasks including inventory, cash receipts, AR billings, COGS, bank reconciliations and departmental

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least five years of experience in a professional accounting/financial position, preferably in agriculture.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Passion to work with cooperative customers and meet their needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knack for relationship building and problem-solving.
• Willingness to train to obtain certifications/licenses as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to support the accounting activities of the Cooperative.
• Focus on month-end valuation and accounting reports.
• Collaborate with Shared Services Manager and assist with accounting audits.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of accounting systems.
• Execute general accounting tasks: inventory entries/tracking, cash/credit receipts, AR billings, COGS, bank reconciliations, and department/cost center analyses.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and provide month-end financial statements for review.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Merchant AG system

Excel

Word

Job description

WHAT WILL MY NEXT CAREER AS AN ACCOUNTANT LOOK LIKE?

Your next career will be highlighted by taking the lead to:

• Oversee daily operations to support the accounting activities of the Cooperative
• Focus on month-end valuation and accounting reports
• Collaborate and reports to the Shared Services Manager, assisting with accounting audits
• Help identify process improvements, creative ways to improve efficiencies and make the accounting systems more effective
• Fully understand and execute a variety of general accounting tasks, including, inventory entries and tracking, cash/credit receipts, accounts receivable billings, cost of goods sold calculations, bank reconciliations and financial analysis by department/cost center/branch
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, as deemed necessary and provide leadership month-end financial statement reporting for review
• Must demonstrate strong understanding and ability to use EverGRO's Merchant Ag system, along with using Microsoft products, such as Excel and Word to communicate and create documents to help summarize and analyze financial information

WHAT IS IN IT FOR ME?

As a member of our full-time team, you will be eligible for several benefits, including.

• Medical Plan Options; including Health Savings Account eligibility and company contributions towards HSA accounts
• Dental, Vision,and other voluntary benefits
• Company Paid benefits; Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive 401k Company Match with Immediate Vesting
• Employee Discounts
• Leadership Training and Development opportunities

WHO WILL I BE WORKING FOR?

You will be working for a company rooted in the cooperative world, with history dating back to 1933, operating in the divisions of Agronomy, Energy, Animal Health and Farm Supplies. EverGRO Cooperative is built on the relationships we grow with our customers, without their support, business, and loyalty we would not be the successful Coop we are today!

EverGRO fosters an environment founded on the following values.

• Trust: we provide dependable & reliable services
• Quality Products: we offer a variety of reputable products
• Superior Customer Service: we strive to provide options & solutions to our customer's challenges
• Growth & Development: we value the talent within our team & encourage their growth both professionally and personally

WHAT IS EverGRO LOOKING FOR?

No matter the position, OMC we will always be looking for candidates that are:

• Creative,,Adaptable,,Committed and Passionate

For this role, we are looking for talent that can bring to the table the following.

• Requires an Associate's Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least five (5) years of experience in a professional working environment in an accounting or financial position, preferably within the agriculture industry
• A valid Driver's License
• A passion and enthusiasm to work with our cooperative customers to help improve and overcome any challenges related to their needs
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• A knack for relationship building and problem-solving
• A desire to learn, grow and work as a cross-functional team member with other divisions within EverGRO
• Certifications/Licenses required; willing to train throughout career to obtain, if not already completed

EverGRO Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion, or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, functions and skills required for this job. Functions and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description is a summary of essential job functions necessary for the satisfactory performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Job functions may vary by location.