Assistant Controller - South Central FS, Inc. - Effingham, IL

GROWMARK, Inc.•Effingham, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year College or university
3-5 years related experience and/or training
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Leveraging AI, Power Automate, and Power Query in Excel for financial analysis

Responsibilities

Strategic lead for new accounting process development and financial reporting/analysis.
Primary oversite of product payables and all financial aspects of inventory management.
Primary lead for Gross Margin accuracy, review and reporting.
Supervisor to product purchase payables employees
Responsible for developing and improving product payables procedures and overseeing daily operations
Responsible for streamlining financial and inventory reporting tools leveraging AI, Power Automate, and Power Query in Excel for use in weekly, monthly, and annual financial analysis
Analysis of gross margin reports for all departments
Maintain inventory accuracy from material receipt to customer shipment
Review inventory pricing regularly for accuracy
Completes physical inventory counts at locations as required
Set up new product numbers in accounting system for product received by all locations
Approval of inter-company transfers throughout the month
Responsible for various month end procedures and reconciliations. These include but are not limited to fuel and fertilizer tax returns, various inventory processes, insurance reporting, accounting ERP closeout, etc.
Preparation of year end audit reports pertaining to inventory and price verification
Attends required meetings as requested
Successfully adhere to safety rules and company policies and procedures