Commodity Accounting Specialist - Southern Grains - The Andersons Inc

Join Our Team as a Commodity Accounting Specialist in the Agriculture Industry at The Andersons in Overland Park, KS!

Position Overview

In the last 75 years, The Andersons, Inc. has grown from a single grain elevator to an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient industries. But what has remained constant throughout the decades is how deeply we are committed to service. We take pride in our dedication to safety, innovation, and our contributions to the agricultural sector.

Are you passionate about playing a vital role in the seamless operation of the agriculture industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your attention to detail and organizational skills make a real impact? If so, we invite you to become a key member of our team as a Commodity Accounting Specialist at our Overland Park, KS Trading office supporting our Southern Grains team.

Position Overview

As a Commodity Accounting Assistant, you will be at the heart of our operations, providing essential support to our assigned location. This position is responsible for providing primary support to our & Transload Profit Center in the entering of contracts, freight rates and other administrative/accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with intermediate accounting functions and execution of accounting support of the Merchandisers - Data entry into Microsoft Excel and Accounting systems
• Provides customer support including resolution of problems and discrepancies, as well as building relationships.
• Review and assist in the collection of accounts receivable as needed.
• Identify aging accounts and partner with Trader to reconcile in a timely fashion - Ensuring invoices are reviewed for accuracy and accrued within the Accounting system by scheduled due dates

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Has developed specialized skills or is multi-skilled through job related training or considerable experience
• Completes work with limited degree of supervision
• Likely to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
• Identifies key issues and patterns from partial/conflicting data
• Takes a broad perspective to problems and spots new, less obvious solutions

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years' relevant experience required
• Mid to strong Microsoft excel experience/skills preferred - pivot tables, filters, formula expertise a plus
• Strong keyboarding/10 key experience strongly preferred

Benefits

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off to ensure work-life balance including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more.
• 401(k) with employer matching to support your financial future.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for your well-being.
• Disability insurance for added protection.
• Life insurance coverage to provide peace of mind.
• Relocation assistance is available if needed

Why Join Us?

When you step into the role of a Commodity Accounting Specialist with us, you become an integral part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to the success of the agriculture industry. You'll have the opportunity to hone your skills, learn from experienced professionals, and make a tangible impact on our operations. Join us in embracing innovation, efficiency, and excellence as we work together to shape the future of agriculture.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com .

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