Accounting Supervisor - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

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About The Position

The Accounting Supervisor is an exempt-level position responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records for ADM in partnership with BU Finance and other internal teams. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting systems and processes, and the ability to prepare, review, and supervise accounting records, financial statements, and other reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental standards.

The Accounting Supervisor reviews and analyzes monthly and quarterly financial results, supports internal control and process improvements, and provides insight to business partners. The role supervises accounting staff and works with plant management, commercial colleagues, and finance teams. Responsibilities include accounting tasks for domestic Biodiesel plants and operating profit-and-loss statements for other product lines. The position is expected to improve team efficiency and effectiveness through standardization, simplification, centralization, and a service-oriented approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with monthly accounting work based on US GAAP guidelines.
• Strong analytical abilities, initiative, problem-solving skills, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate orally and interface with various levels of management.
• Self-motivation and ability to make independent decisions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to contribute in a fast-moving team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Follow standard office safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and large ERP systems.
• CPA or similar professional certification; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete and review monthly accounting work in accordance with US GAAP and perform relevant analysis.
• Complete annual reviews and revisions of Key Financial Controls (SOX requirements) and process flows, and improve internal-control effectiveness and efficiency.
• Work with business partners to provide insight and analysis into financial results.
• Review, prepare, and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Review and approve work performed by accounting staff.
• Perform quarterly analysis and reporting.
• Handle accounting tasks for domestic Biodiesel plants and operating P&Ls for other product lines.
• Work with plant management at all levels and with commercial and finance colleagues.
• Support projects through to completion and improve work efficiency and effectiveness through standardization, simplification, and centralization.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement, as applicable
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Cash balance plan
• Discounted employee stock purchasing program
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Workers’ compensation
• Legal assistance
• Identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Colleague Giving Programs
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager