Accounting Specialist - Caldwell

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary
This role is responsible for maintaining complete and accurate records, preparing, monitoring, and compiling financial transactions in compliance with Company policy and generally accepted accounting principles for Simplot Western Stockmen’s.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes data for reasonableness and researches and resolves variances.
• Receives, verifies documentation, settles, and invoices for commodities relating to all Western Stockmen’s grain merchandising transactions.
• Communicates with various departments to reconcile errors and improve accuracy.
• Maintains company internal control policies safeguarding all Company assets and assures total accountability.

Typical Education
Associate’s degree in Accounting or other business area where Accounting is required.  Two plus years related experience and/or training.  Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirement.

Relevant Experience

• Must possess a good understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures.  
• Must be able to apply accounting principles and theories as well as analytical skills to solving complex financial accounting problems.  
• Must have a general understanding of manufacturing and related accounting processes.  
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and communicate verbally and in writing with all levels.

Disclaimer   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Requisition ID: 17757

Travel Required: None

Location(s): SWS Retail - Caldwell 

Country: United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **