Assistant Controller | Decatur Cooperative Association

The Decatur Cooperative Association is hiring for an Assistant Controller based out of Oberlin, KS.  The Assistant Controller plays a crucial role in supporting the financial management of the Cooperative. This position will support the accounting department in various administrative and bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial record-keeping.  This position offers a competetive salary and benefits package to include: 401(k), medical & dental insurance, health savings account, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Key Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Review and verify sales tax charges, manage accounts receivable, and oversee tax filing processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of sales and fuel taxes, and manage tax refunds
• Manage and balance prepaid gas cards, fuel, gas and propane inventories.
• Manage the daily reconciliation of fuel sales to credit card receivables and ensure accuracy in vendor prepay contracts.
• Manage employee benefits and payroll processes.
• Lead efforts to collect past due accounts, reconciling customer accounts, and ensure accuracy in customer statements.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, credit card accounts, and other financial records.
• Ensure compliance with sales tax, fuel tax, and tax exemption regulations.
• Assist the CFO with preparation of monthly financial reports and oversee month-end closing tasks.
• Collaborate with the CFO in training and developing location clerks on financial processes, including daily deposits, transfers, and fuel ticket management.
• Utilize Agtrax/Agris and other accounting software for advanced financial management and reporting.
• Effectively and professionally communicate by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management.
• Maintain positive customer relations by resolving customer complaints and/or directing the customer to the appropriate person for resolution.
• Respond promptly to customer needs, answers questions, and meet commitments Manage multiple priorities.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills and manage difficult or emotional situations.
• Encourage teamwork and successfully communicate with various departments.
• Understand and comply with all state and federal regulations.
• Present a clean and professional appearance.
• Employee is required to perform all other duties as assigned by the CFO or General Manager.

Qualifications:

• An associate’s degree in accounting or a related field is required, or a high school diploma with a minimum of two years of relevant accounting experience. Candidates should also be willing to pursue additional continuing education, seminars, classes, or other job-related learning opportunities as needed.
• Extensive experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office products and advanced accounting/payroll software
• Valid Driver’s License 

About Decatur Cooperative Association:

Decatur Cooperative Association, founded in the early 20th century in Oberlin, Kansas, was established by local farmers to provide essential agricultural products and services. Over the years, it has grown to offer grain storage, agronomy services, and fuel products, all while maintaining a strong commitment to the community. Today, Decatur Cooperative continues to support local farmers and businesses, playing a key role in the area's agricultural success. For more information visit www.decaturcoop.net.

How to Apply: 

Please submit your resume to Kurt Anderson, General Manager, at kanderson@decaturcoop.net.