Associate Accountant - Pathways Development Program 2027

Scoular; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person networking & meetings

Accelerated learning and development

Mentorship program

Rotations and job shadows

Job summary

Scoular seeks an Associate Accountant for the Grain Division to join the Accounting and Control team, supporting monthly close, journal entries, and reporting. This role emphasizes internal controls, risk monitoring, and collaboration with trade units to meet division objectives.

The position is part of the Pathways Development Program, a two-year graduate development track with mentorship, rotations, and accelerated learning across Scoular’s operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation May 2027.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Able to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Accountable and act with integrity.
• Active in the community.

Responsibilities

• Recordkeeping and booking journal entries for selected corporate service areas.
• Daily reconciliations for main operating and certain subsidiary bank accounts; prepare monthly cash reconciliations for all outlying location banks.
• Prepare and process corporate payables.
• Broaden your perspective on career development and problem-solving insights.
• Support assigned businesses, improve processes, and ensure key activities are executed.
• Gain hands-on experience preparing audit schedules for year-end close.

Skills

Quantitative

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Conceptual thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Job description

About The Role

The Associate Accountant for the Grain Division works with the Accounting and Control team to provide finance support to the business as well as serve as a subject expert on various reporting and compliance projects. Responsibilities include working closely with assigned trade units on accounting needs, monthly close and reporting of financial information, monitoring internal controls, reporting risk exposure, reviewing system outputs, and reporting and compliance assignments for the Grain Division. The selected candidate must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, ability to successfully work with others, and a drive to support overall division and finance objectives.

• Performing recordkeeping and booking journal entries for selected corporate service areas.
• Performing daily reconciliations for the main operating and certain subsidiary bank accounts as well as preparing the monthly cash reconciliations for all outlying location banks.
• Preparing and processing corporate payables.
• Broaden your perspective on career development, gain problem-solving insights, and improve your ability to navigate the organizational culture.
• Support your assigned businesses and serve our customers, improving processes, and ensuring key business activities are being executed
• Gain hands on experience preparing audit schedules for year-end close

About the Pathways Development Program

Scoular Pathways Program is a two-year development program that immerses new graduates in broad-based, accelerated learning, developed to drive profitability through diverse experiences, active networking, and ongoing education. Throughout the two-year program, the participants meet in-person at our three main corporate locations to network, hear from leaders in our organization and learn more about Scoular and the industry.At the end of the program, participants will have a deep understanding of Scoular' s business and how to own what’s possible.

Program Perks

• In-person meetings with program participants where you’ll network, hear from leaders and gain exposure to various aspects of our business
• Accelerated learning and development outside of your day-to-day responsibilities
• Mentorship Program – you'll be paired with a mentor outside of your team to provide you with further guidance and insight to Scoular
• Job shadows and rotations – if you’re interested in exploring other areas of Scoular, you can plan a rotation where you’ll sit with another team to learn more about their business

About You

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation of May 2027
• Interested in a career where you can apply quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
• High attention to detail
• Able to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
• Accountable and take responsibility for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments
• Active in the community giving back on campus, your hometown, or on a global scale

Our Company

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible. We are a $7.3 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1250+ employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people. We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.

Our Benefits

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact
• This position is eligible for annual incentive opportunities based on business and individual performance.