Job Description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. Summary CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Corporate Accounting group. We are looking for a Technical Accounting Expert to join our Corporate Accounting team. This position is highly visible throughout the organization and will deal with a broad range of technical accounting topics. As a valuable resource to the organization, you must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills. You must also have the ability to coordinate and manage projects, be proactive and deadline-focused, as well as highly organized. In this role, you will:

• Research US GAAP and applicable SEC rules and regulations, including: mergers and acquisitions, treasury activity and hedging, derivatives, investments, revenue recognition, foreign currency matters, and others as they arise.
• Document accounting conclusions in formal memos and work with external auditors to support accounting positions.
• Support the adoption of new accounting standards, including the revenue recognition, leasing, and credit losses pronouncements.
• Partner with divisional accounting and finance personnel, as well as external auditors, to identify, assess, and conclude on complex accounting matters. Manage the CHS Enterprise Accounting Policy Manual. Provide training and guidance to divisional finance and accounting personnel, including training related to new policies as they are adopted.
• Complete the annual goodwill impairment testing for the Company's reporting units.
• Assist with and provide support for SEC reporting process, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings - contribute to preparation and review of financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysis
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounting projects from development through implementation that have measurable impact on company progress.
• Act as a subject matter expert and lead, and provide guidance and development for less experience / tenured Accounting professionals and support team.
• Act as a strategic business partner to Managers and Executives, provides high-level support to Accounting management.
• Ensure that financial reports are completed on time, in accordance with GAAP principles, and that they accurately reflect financial position.
• Coach, advise, and/or train less-experienced accountants and serve as a point of escalation for more complex accounting issues.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of modern accounting and office methods and procedures
• Must possess a solid foundation in accounting fundamentals
• CPA certification or CPA exam eligible
• Experience with Finance ERP system
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with others to obtain, share, verify and validate information
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse. #LI-WB1

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan. CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com (mailto:chscareers@chsinc.com) ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

Job Tags

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