Controller II at Effingham Equity

Effingham, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Finance, Accounting, Agricultural Accounting, Team Building, Communication, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook

Industry

Farming

Description

Description About The Equity The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 500 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers. Location: Effingham Reports to: CFO Compensation: Commensurate with Experience Benefits Overview: · Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 8 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays · 401k match up to 6% · One week paid Parental Leave · Referral Program · Company Incentive Program · Medical, dental, and vision · Paid Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics: · Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field · CPA Preferred · 5 years’ related experience · Must have previous agricultural accounting experience. Experience with Agriculture Cooperatives is helpful, but not required · Possess a self-motivating personality, as well as team building skills · Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook · Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills Key Responsibilities: 1. Identify and assess financial, operational, and market risks including but not limited to grain commodities 2. Ensure work is completed accurately, timely and efficiently 3. Oversee inventory management and cost accounting 4. Oversee daily activities involving all areas of general and financial accounting 5. Directs and supervises consolidation of accounting data and preparation of weekly, monthly and annual financial reports and various management reports as needed 6. Responsible for planning and preparing company records for annual end-of-year audit 7. Work effectively with patrons, management and fellow employees 8. Available to work extended hours when needed 9. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Duties of the job require confidentiality. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds. Travel: The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Equity trade area, conferences, educational opportunities, and other job-related activities. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Responsibilities

The Controller II will identify and assess financial, operational, and market risks while overseeing inventory management and cost accounting. They will also supervise the consolidation of accounting data and prepare financial reports.