Accountant, Senior

CHS, Inc.•Inver Grove Heights, MN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

CHS is hiring a Senior Accountant to join its Energy accounting team within the Finance organization in a hybrid work setting. The role actively supports month-end close and financial reporting for designated Energy refined fuels and propane business units. It involves accounting for inventory and commercial activities, preparing regulatory and external reports, supporting compliance and audits, and working with operations, commercial teams, and finance functions. The ideal candidate has strong verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a desire to learn and implement process improvements. The ability to prioritize, plan work efficiently, and remain detail- and results-oriented is critical.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, statistics, economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
4 or more years of experience in finance and/or accounting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
CPA, CMA, or CFA certification.
Experience with SAP accounting software.
Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
Previous Energy-related experience.
Previous cost accounting experience.
Enterprise transformation experience.

Responsibilities

Complete monthly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other required financial close tasks.
Prepare, analyze, and review general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with company accounting policies.
Perform accounting and reconciliation activities for assigned Energy business units.
Support inventory and commercial accounting activities, including pipeline inventories and tariffs, exchange transactions, contract deposits, freight accruals, and related processes.
Manage refined fuels and propane inventory accounting, including product costing, inventory reconciliations, and book-to-physical inventory reconciliations.
Prepare and support regulatory and external reporting requirements, including PERC and SEC reporting.
Perform financial analyses to identify trends and support key estimates, including accruals and reserves.
Partner with operations, commercial teams, and finance functions to resolve accounting issues, support business objectives, and improve financial processes.
Execute, document, and maintain Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, including support for control design and operating effectiveness.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support audits, reviews, and compliance requirements.
Identify and implement process improvements focused on efficiency, standardization, SAP optimization, automation, system enhancements, and reporting capabilities.
Champion a strong safety culture by following safety policies, identifying workplace hazards, and addressing unsafe conditions.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.