Staff Accountant

Keystone Cooperative•Indianapolis, IN

14d

About The Position

Position Overview: The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the company’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. This role will work closely with our Swine and Animal Nutrition and Energy division Controllers. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Perform general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors. Support timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close for Keystone divisions and joint ventures, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts. Assist in providing schedules and commentary with respects to operating results and variances. Assist with the preparation of the annual budget as well as periodic operating forecasts. Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets. Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. File tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned. Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is a 100% farmer-owned cooperative serving customers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Centered on the valued relationships that have built and grown the cooperative for 100 years, Keystone specializes in energy, agronomy, grain, animal nutrition, and swine production. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Keystone serves as a center point in local family farms and rural communities, ensuring today's successes and securing tomorrow's opportunities. Can't find what you are looking for? Upload your resume and join our talent community!

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
Must have excellent work habits, including willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, meet deadlines, multi-task, work independently, work cooperatively and collaboratively, and successfully complete the task.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
Desire to continue to grow through continuing training.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant or active pursuit of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Responsibilities

Perform general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors.
Support timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close for Keystone divisions and joint ventures, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts.
Assist in providing schedules and commentary with respects to operating results and variances.
Assist with the preparation of the annual budget as well as periodic operating forecasts.
Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets.
Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
File tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.