Sr. Accountant (Hybrid)

Ardent Mills•Denver, CO

5d•$107,700 - $129,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Accountant independently performs and oversees medium- to high-complexity general accounting activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and Ardent Mills accounting policies to support accurate and complete financial reporting. The role researches non-routine accounting matters, evaluates financial-statement and control implications, documents conclusions, and promotes consistent application of accounting standards across assigned areas. It partners with finance, operations, supply chain, sales, and human resources to resolve accounting matters, improve financial accuracy, and strengthen processes. The Sr. Accountant also provides guidance, review, and cross-training support to General Accountants and contributes to close, consolidation, audit, and systems-related activities. The position is based in Denver, Colorado, and follows a hybrid arrangement requiring in-person work at the assigned office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except when traveling for business. Travel is less than 5%. The stated starting salary range is $107,700–$129,400, with potential additional earnings and a targeted annual MIP bonus of 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 6 years of relevant experience.
Experience independently performing complex general accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end and year-end close.
Experience researching non-routine accounting matters, documenting conclusions, and applying US GAAP and internal control requirements.
Experience with process documentation and related support.
Experience supporting internal and external audits, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
Experience using an enterprise resource planning system.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to analyze complex financial data, identify trends and anomalies, and translate findings into actionable insights.
Proficiency in Microsoft D365 or comparable ERP systems, including navigating financial data, supporting system testing, and identifying opportunities to improve data quality and reporting.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial accounting, account reconciliations, close and consolidation processes, financial reporting, and internal control requirements.
Ability to research and evaluate complex or non-routine accounting matters, communicate findings clearly, apply sound judgment, document well-supported conclusions, assess financial-statement and control implications, and influence cross-functional partners toward compliant, practical outcomes.
Ability to evaluate financial results, connect accounting outcomes to operational drivers, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Ability to identify and implement process and control improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and audit readiness.
Ability to review work, provide effective guidance and feedback, and support the technical development and cross-training of less-experienced team members.

Nice To Haves

CPA or other relevant accounting certification.
Experience working in a food, ingredients, or manufacturing environment.
Experience with Microsoft D365 or a comparable ERP platform.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute complex journal entries across assigned areas, including trade and broker activity, accounts payable, SG&A accruals, insurance, payroll, benefits, incentives, property taxes, and donations.
Evaluate whether assigned balance-sheet results make business sense; identify root causes and trends, connect accounting outcomes to operational drivers, and provide recommendations.
Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Partner with Sales and Human Resources on trade, broker, payroll, benefit, and related accounting matters to support accurate payments and accruals.
Provide accounting guidance, review, and cross-training support to General Accountants and other team members.
Support biannual Microsoft D365 update testing for areas affecting General Accounting and ensure needed documentation is updated.
Partner with Technical Accounting on complex or non-routine matters, support consolidation of monthly actual results, and provide FP&A with variance analysis and insights.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, analysis, and timely responses.
Identify and implement improvements and control enhancements across accounting workflows and assigned areas.
Strengthen end-to-end accountability through preparation and review, validation, corrective action, documentation, stakeholder communication, and confirmation that issues remain resolved.
Collaborate with IT and operations to automate routine tasks and improve reporting and data quality.
Own and maintain accounting policies, procedures, process documentation, and control narratives, keeping them current, accurate, and aligned with US GAAP, company standards, and evolving business requirements.