Accountant - Animal Nutrition

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking an Accountant to join our Animal Nutrition accounting team in Arden Hills, MN. You will manage month-end close, prepare journal entries, and conduct reconciliations across segments while researching issues with finance partners.

The role works with Treasury, Cash Applications, AR/Credit, and AP to ensure accurate reporting. A Bachelor's in accounting and 1–2 years' experience are required, with strong Excel and ERP skills, including JD Edwards and SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience.
• ERP systems and Microsoft products proficiency; advanced Excel required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly.
• Proven ability to build relationships with peers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close by preparing journal entries.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and analyze balance sheet accounts.
• Collaborate with segments to research and resolve issues.
• Ensure timely resolution of reconciliation items.
• Support cash accounting for Animal Nutrition and WinField United, plus other areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Learn concepts quickly

Relationship building

Excel proficient

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Hyperion Essbase

BI tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accountant - Animal NutritionLand 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, Accounts Receivable/Credit, and Accounts Payable.*This role is located at our corporate headquarters in Arden Hills, MN (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in office 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 and 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 business partners.**Preferred Competencies & Other Skills:*** Knowledge of JD Edwards and SAP systems preferred* Experience with Hyperion-Essbase and Business intelligence tools.$61,360-$92,040. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.