Primient · 4 hours ago
Sr. Accountant, Commodities
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expPrimient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. The Sr. Accountant, Commodities plays a critical role in supporting day-to-day accounting activities and providing analysis to inform management decisions.
Food and BeverageIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements
Preparation of annual state and federal licensing authority documents for renewal. Ensure compliance with state and federal licensing requirements throughout the year
Oversee general ledger activities for grain procurement and grain operation activities, perform month-end, quarterly and year-end close procedures (e.g., journal entries, account reconciliations, analysis and investigation of discrepancies)
Support the FP&A team with the annual operating plan, forecasts and monthly estimates
Implement and oversee financial controls to mitigate risk and ensure accuracy and compliance. Manage and provide guidance on business policies and procedures. Facilitate training on controls, policies and procedures for business partners (e.g., auditing controls and physical assets at business locations)
Advise business partners on CAPEX management decisions and analysis, included analyses of opportunities and risk trade-offs (e.g., cost-benefit analyses and costing scenarios based on the business leaders’ strategic direction and input)
Assist with internal and external audits/auditors to ensure financial statements are reported correctly
Partner with commercial management, senior management, and cross-functional team members to deliver decision-making support for key deliverables and business initiatives
Respond to business needs with timely and accurate reports and analysis as needed to support overall business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience with Financial Reporting (month-end close, reporting), Financial Analysis or Planning/Forecasting
Hands-on experience with EPM software (e.g., Workday, SAP, Adaptive)
Grain procurement operations
Financial reporting
US GAAP principles
Key accounting controls including inventory, cash, and purchase/sales cycle
Data analytics and interpretation
Attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy
Time management and prioritization
Problem-solving
Risk monitoring and mitigation
Flexible and adaptable
Continuous improvement
Collaboration
Proactive
Preferred
Experience in commodity trading or accounting
Knowledge of commodity hedging and trading fundamentals
Experience with Commodity-specific ERP (e.g., Agtech, Agris)
Benefits
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Company
Primient
Primient is a producer of food and industrial products such as nutritive sweeteners and industrial starches made from sustainable sources.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-04-23Acquired
Leadership Team
J
Jim Stutelberg
Chief Executive Officer
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