Staff Accountant - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Staff Accountant - Decatur, IL

GBS Finance Services

This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:

Accountants at ADM have a general understanding of accounting systems and processes and should be considered highly knowledgeable in assigned areas. They have strong ability to prepare and review accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the department. They must demonstrate self-confidence in dealing with management at various levels and various administrative, commercial, and operations areas as applicable. They should demonstrate ability to support projects through to completion. Accountants have no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and reconciling of balance sheet reconciliations
• Complete monthly accounting work per US GAAP guidelines and perform relevant analysis
• Complete annual review/revision of Key Financial Controls (SOX requirements) and process flows and work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls
• Work with relevant business partners to provide insight and analysis into financial results
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and/or supporting schedules
• Perform quarterly analysis and reporting
• Work independently with little supervisor intervention
• Engage proactively in the design and implementation of process change.

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Internal Controls and audit compliance
• Financial Analysis and operations
• Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Designing Queries and Reports using Financial Systems
• Assigned duties may include but are not limited to: long and short-term debt, marketable securities, securitization, investments, derivatives, and hedging

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting

Experience:

• 2 years of accounting experience, Corporate or Treasury accounting experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and large ERP systems a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successful perform the essential job functions consistent with qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Standard office safety regulations

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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