WHY NORTHSIDE?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing. We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry. Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition. You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Agricultural Business, or related field. Professional certifications are a plus.
· Experience: Professional experience in an accounting or finance role is highly valued.
· Technical Skills:
o Knowledge of cost accounting principles, technical expertise, and best practices.
o Proficiency in ERP systems and other relevant tools.
o Exceptional skill in Microsoft Excel regarding data extraction, queries, formulas, pivot tables and presentation of data.
o Demonstrated precision in handling numerical data and data entry tasks.
· Soft Skills:
o Self-disciplined with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
o Strong data analytical and numerical skills.
o Integrity and confidentiality.
o Adaptable to changing priorities and business needs.
o Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills.
o Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with focus on team collaboration.
o Strong commitment to continuous learning and growth with a process improvement mindset.

· Financial Management: Manage and reconcile inventory and grain transactions, contracts, and invoices, ensuring compliance. This includes managing Daily Position Reports (DPR) through grain end of day, settlements, and grain checks.
· Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and submit reports and other financial documents as required by clients and internal stakeholders.
· Risk Management: Ensure policy and regulatory compliance, support audits with documentation, perform bank reconciliations, and mitigate financial risk in inventory and grain transactions.
· Valuation: Maintain accurate records of inventory and grain, including raw materials, WIP (work-in-progress), and finished goods. Assist in physical counts and count reconciliation. Assist inventory team with accurate inventory control.
· Standard Accounting: General accountant abilities including precision in tracking and analyzing costs and working on the back end of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable.Ensure cost accounting practices align with internal policies and regulatory standards. Conduct regular audits for accuracy.
· Standard Costing: Develop and update standard costing models. Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor variances.