Job Description
Job Description
Assistant Grain Accounting Manager
Are you an experienced accounting professional with a sharp analytical mind and a passion for agriculture and commodities? This is your opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role where your expertise in grain margin accounting and gross profit analysis will drive business decisions and support high-performing teams. This role blends high-impact financial oversight with hands-on operational support in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
What's in it for you
- Competitive compensation with full benefits eligibility
- Leadership role with direct influence on company profitability
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture
- Opportunities to lead special projects that impact business strategy
- Flexibility in scheduling (standard hours 8 AM – 5 PM, alternative hours available)
- Professional development through mentoring and training responsibilities
- Compensatory time off for additional hours worked during peak periods
- Exposure to both corporate operations and joint venture management
This role will be responsible for
Managing and coordinating monthly gross profit and basis analysis for grain divisionsLeading a team of senior and staff analysts in accurate and timely reportingOverseeing and standardizing month-end accounting processesSupporting operational teams by serving as a grain accounting systems expertCollaborating with merchandisers, risk management, and execution staff to meet reporting needsProviding accounting guidance to joint ventures, including training and audit coordinationSupervising and developing accounting team talentExecuting special projects assigned by senior leadershipExpectations will include
Delivering consistent, accurate monthly reporting and financial insightsLeading system rollouts and process standardization across locationsActing as a liaison between business and accounting teams to ensure transparencyParticipating in high-priority projects as directed by senior leadershipBeing available for extended hours during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close periodsEnsuring alignment with corporate accounting policies and operational goalsOccasional travel to support business operations or training initiativesA qualified candidate will possess the following
Bachelor's degree in Accounting5–10 years of accounting experience, ideally in commodity or grain sectorsAdvanced knowledge of basis / gross profit analysis for grain commoditiesStrong Excel skills and experience working with accounting systemsProven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectivelyExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated experience supervising and mentoring accounting staffCompensation : $120K Base
Benefits : Full Benefits + 10% target bonus
Desired Location : Hybrid in office
Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Assistant Grain Accounting Manager job.