Senior Accountant - Omaha, United States - The Scoular Company

Description

Omaha ,

NE
Area of Interest
Finance & Accounting
About the Role

Scoular is looking for an experienced finance professional to take on the role of Senior Accountant for both our Warrenton fishmeal rendering facility in Warrenton Oregon, and our Barley Protein facility located in Jerome, Idaho.

The Senior Accountant is a key leader on the plant leadership teams.

You will be tasked with providing analysis to guide decision-making and taking a leadership role in establishing strong financial performance and measurement.

You will also provide leadership to the local plant facility team to ensure the financial accounting and reporting needs of the plant are met to help the plant management team to meet their budgeted financial goals.

You will oversee the processing/manufacturing transaction system ensuring that controls are followed, and production is accurately reflected. You will also ensure all plant accounting/reporting is done and following US GAAP Accounting Standards and accounting policies/ procedures.
Job Responsibilities
Business Control – Ensure that each area of the process is consistently performing by monitoring validation points, controls and workflow
Drive consistency and standardization of value-add business performance analysis and financial reporting for monthly, quarterly and year end closing
Report the key metrics for cost, productivity, efficiency and financial results
Support the presentation of the strategic plan for the business to the leadership team
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, highlighting the key drivers of the financial results and utilizing KPIs and benchmark dashboards customized to the business or function
Serve as a trusted business partner and advisor demonstrating a deep understanding of strategic business priorities and growth drivers
Support initiatives and projects throughout the organization with a focus on driving actions that improve the divisions performance

Serve as the Super User and Subject Matter Expert for all systems, internal controls and financial reporting related to the processing/manufacturing businesses.

Help to establish best practices for Scoular's growing manufacturing infrastructure within the transaction system, Microsoft D365.
Make visits to each of the plants as necessary
Be a key strategic business partner by adding value and anticipating needs
Establish a solid internal control environment to ensure that all plant assets and inventories are safeguarded.
Apply US GAAP and best practice Cost Accounting principles to ensure that financial statements are accurately reflected.
Perform audits and reviews of operations as necessary
Ensure that SOP's are written and continuously updated to ensure processes are efficient and being adhered to.
Maintain accurate Inventory records
Ensure Accounts receivable are monitored and treated according to US GAAP
Perform Monthly and year end closes accurately and timely providing insight to results. Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts of various complexity on a monthly basis
Identify and implement process improvements
Why work here?

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130

years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In

everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.

We are a $10 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to

revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across

North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.

We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and

communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity.
Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more
about diversity and inclusion commitments here.

Benefits:

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day – there's no waiting

period so you can be your best from the very beginning.

• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and

additional company match.

• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll

receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off.

• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer

time every year, we encourage team members to give back and make a social impact.

• We value collaboration and flexibility; this position will be based out of a Scoular office Monday

– Wednesday and have the flexibility to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

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