Accountant | Offerle Coop

About Offerle Cooperative:

The Offerle Cooperative is a farmer owned grain and supply cooperative, founded in 1909. We are a successful Cooperative with grain storage of over five million bushels. We have locations in Offerle, Bucklin, and Bellefont, Kansas. Our company specializes in grain storage and marketing, fertilizer, chemical, feed and fuel sales. We are also a member of AV Energy, LLC for bulk fuel and propane sales. We are committed to helping our customers achieve long term success today and in the future.  For more information visit www.offerle.coop.

Job Overview: 

The Accountant will be responsible for the financial performance of the cooperative pertaining to short-term and long-term goals, budgets, and forecasts.  This position offers a competetive salary dependent on experience.  The benefit package includes: Group Health/Dental, Paid Time Off, Coop Retirement, 401k, and Life Insurance.

Key Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Assesses and evaluates financial performance of the cooperative regarding long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts;
• Provides insight and recommendations for short-term and long-term growth of the cooperative;
• Evaluates departments and makes suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency;
• Communicates and interacts with the management team;
• Prepares monthly financial reports;
• Reviews and analyzes monthly financial results and provide recommendations;
• Maintains monthly operating budget and annual cooperative budget;
• Oversees preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements;
• Reviews all month-end closing activities including general ledger and balance sheet accounts;
• Serves as point of contact for external auditors; manager preparation for external audits;
• Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follow safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements;
• Complies with all state and federal laws, codes and regulations;
• Submits accurate reports in a timely manner;
• Provides excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations; responding promptly to customer needs, resolving questions, complaints and concerns immediately and meeting commitments;
• Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management;
• All other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university.
• Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
• Cooperative industry accounting experience preferred.
• AgTrax software highly preferred.

How to Apply: 

Please submit your resume to Amber Rogers, Human Resources, at amber@offerlecoop.com.