Experienced Accountant

CHS Inc. • Laurel, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. Summary CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Finance organization within a hybrid work setting out of our Laurel, MT or Inver Grove Heights, MN locations. We are looking for an Experienced Accountant to join our Energy accounting team. This position will play an active role in the month end close and financial reporting process for designated Energy refined fuels business units. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong desire to learn and implement process improvements. The ability to prioritize, efficiently plan work activities, and be detail and results oriented is critical to the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with accounting course work
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statement presentation and disclosure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of accounting experience in public accounting or industry
• Experience with SAP or similar large ERP, and Consolidations Management reporting tool
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate spreadsheets, create pivot tables and summarize data from multiple sources
• Energy experience or understanding of Energy industry

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting processes and functions assigned, including journal entries, task reconciliations, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Perform financial analysis to identify key trends and data points that can help manage the business.
• Monthly inventory reconciliations at multiple locations for refined products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and resolve accounting issues.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Including preparation of schedules in support of reporting required for SEC disclosures.
• Promote a strong control environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Assist in internal and external audit processes and others as needed.
• Assist with other ad hoc projects that require critical thinking.
• Foster and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• CHS offers a competitive total rewards package.
• Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees