Accounting Manager

at  Agfinity

Agfinity is the largest agricultural Cooperative in Colorado based in the heart of the Front Range. As a cooperative we are distinguished from our competitors by our excellence in customer service and our people, which we consider our greatest asset. Every dollar that is spent with the Cooperative doesn’t just go towards a product, it goes back to the community where you live and comes back to you as patronage and equity. Every day our approach is to serve others and find a world of solutions beneficial to our members, customers and our company.
We invite you to learn more about Agfinity, our products, services, and the cooperative difference.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in accounting management.
• Previous inventory/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in agriculture industry preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
• Experience with month-end close processes
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
• Ability to analyze financial data and present findings to management
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting a plus
• Strong communication skills for communicating with departmental staff, internal and external customers and vendors.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on being detail orientated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize projects, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines on an individual and departmental basis
• Above average organizational skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to assess the accuracy of financial statements
  Agfinity has a competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(k) Match Plan, Paid Time Off, Clothing Allowance and Life and Disability coverage for those who may qualify.
  Agfinity is looking for values of honesty, integrity, lifelong learning, and working hard and working smart, and being kind and courteous. If you are committed to these values send us your resume now and become part of The Cooperative Difference!
  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
• Ensure all accounting tasks are completed with a sense of urgency and accuracy to meet deadlines, ensuring the smooth operation of month-end closings.
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger, including preparing journal entries and reviewing balances to ensure proper classification and reporting.
• Review accounting procedures and policies to ensure there is a consistent method for handling the processes, and regularly follow up to provide updates, improvements, and training.
• Apply GAAP knowledge to include cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payables, and equity.
• Use experience with IT system implementations for optimizing projects.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the company’s financial software and coop accounting.