Compliance Specialist

Ethanolproducer; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Bonus Incentive Program

Paid Parental Leave

Supplemental Insurance Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A growing ethanol company located in Council Bluffs is seeking a Compliance Specialist to oversee regulatory functions including filing and auditing. The candidate must demonstrate strong PC skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive approach to regulatory changes. Essential duties include managing compliance policies and interacting with audit teams. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is preferred. The role offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory filings required.
• Prior auditing experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in finance preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete annual regulatory calculators such as LCFS and GREET.
• Complete required regulatory filings on time and accurately.
• Identify potential data issues based on historical amounts.
• Stay updated on new regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Excel

Ability to identify unusual or unique data patterns

Excellent communication skills

Desire for process improvement

Experience with accounting or regulatory filings

LCFS and/or GREET calculator experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Compliance Specialist Details

Job Title: Compliance Specialist

Location: Council Bluffs

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000

Job Description & Requirements

Looking for a self‑motivated, detail‑oriented individual to help direct the regulatory function at a growing ethanol company. This individual is responsible for completing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory filings with various regulatory agencies, keeping up to date on regulatory changes, enhancement and potential automation on the filing and completing the monthly internal controls audit for the company. Completion of LCFS and GREET model calculators in conjunction with outside verifiers.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Complete annual regulatory calculators such as LCFS and GREET.
• Complete required regulatory filings on time and with accuracy.
• Identify potential data issues or unusual data results based on historical amounts.
• Keep abreast of new regulatory requirements or changes to the regulations impacting the ethanol industry.
• Provide suggestions on enhancing or automating the regulatory filing process.
• Complete audits of internal controls and report the results to the Leadership Team.
• Creation and/or updating and enforcement of compliance policies.
• Direct interaction with various audit teams to explain and detail internal processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to identify unusual or unique data patterns.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A desire for process improvement and learning systems that could be useful in that endeavor.
• Experience with accounting, data analysis, regulatory filings, or other related compliance work required.
• LCFS and/or GREET calculator experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Prior auditing experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• Walking
• Sitting
• Repetitive data entry

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: SIRE offers two medical plan options and one of them covers 100% of the premium for employee‑only coverage.
• Dental Insurance: SIRE covers the full premium for employee‑only coverage.
• Vision Insurance: Comprehensive vision coverage available.
• Disability Coverage: Short‑ and long‑term disability premiums fully paid by SIRE.
• Life Insurance: Employer‑paid group term life insurance, with voluntary additional coverage available.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer matches 100% up to 6% of your contributions.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement: $40/month reimbursement for fitness memberships.
• Bonus Incentive Program: Quarterly and annual bonuses with a generous payout structure.
• Paid Parental Leave: Supporting employees during life's important moments.
• Supplemental Insurance Options: Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans available.
• Paid Time Off: Accruals totaling 3 weeks annually.

Application Instructions

If interested, apply on our careers page: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/4b25bffb-72b1-4417-832a-7ce3adbdc795/Southwest-Iowa-Renewable-Energy-LLC