The Associate Accountant for the Grain Division works with the Accounting and Control team to provide finance support to the business as well as serve as a subject expert on various reporting and compliance projects. Responsibilities include working closely with assigned trade units on accounting needs, monthly close and reporting of financial information, monitoring internal controls, reporting risk exposure, reviewing system outputs, and reporting and compliance assignments for the Grain Division. The selected candidate must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, ability to successfully work with others, and a drive to support overall division and finance objectives.
- Performing recordkeeping and booking journal entries for selected corporate service areas.
- Performing daily reconciliations for the main operating and certain subsidiary bank accounts as well as preparing the monthly cash reconciliations for all outlying location banks.
- Preparing and processing corporate payables.
- Broaden your perspective on career development, gain problem-solving insights, and improve your ability to navigate the organizational culture.
- Support your assigned businesses and serve our customers, improving processes, and ensuring key business activities are being executed
- Gain hands on experience preparing audit schedules for year-end close
About the Pathways Development Program:
Scoular Pathways Program is a two-year development program that immerses new graduates in broad-based, accelerated learning, developed to drive profitability through diverse experiences, active networking, and ongoing education. Throughout the two-year program, the participants meet in-person at our three main corporate locations to network, hear from leaders in our organization and learn more about Scoular and the industry. At the end of the program, participants will have a deep understanding of Scoular's business and how to own what’s possible.
Program Perks:
- In-person meetings with program participants where you’ll network, hear from leaders and gain exposure to various aspects of our business
- Accelerated learning and development outside of your day-to-day responsibilities
- Mentorship Program – you'll be paired with a mentor outside of your team to provide you with further guidance and insight to Scoular
- Job shadows and rotations – if you’re interested in exploring other areas of Scoular, you can plan a rotation where you’ll sit with another team to learn more about their business
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation of May 2027
- Interested in a career where you can apply quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
- High attention to detail
- Able to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
- Accountable and take responsibility for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments
- Active in the community giving back on campus, your hometown, or on a global scale
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