Associate, Financial Reporting

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri-finance. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Provides business and financial expertise in analyses and reporting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepares and communicates the results of various financial indicators.

Identifies areas within the Division that would benefit from business analysis.

Assists in strategic business analysis and planning projects.

Reviews, analyzes, and interprets sales reports and other financial data.

Offers business and process recommendations.

Reviews and edits requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to proposed solutions.

Prepares, tracks and communicates customer prepaid and deferred product programs.

Assists in the development of presentations for management.

Determines and recommends any necessary improvements in internal controls or processes and performs some internal audit procedures to ensure controls and procedures are being followed.

Reviews pricing parameters and controls and follows up on special pricing with volume accounts.

Verifies and sets up procedures to determine and comply with government regulations as it relates to documentation and licenses.

Sets up and completes inventory counts and observations.

Compiles data for all Tier II reports and send to the safety dept to file.

Works with the precision dept on billing parts and labor, also tracks and reconciles precision programs.

Reconciles all 3rd party services - Custom NH3, Striptill, Aerial, AgLime and Trucking.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or the equivalent thereof, and 3 years of experience in accounting, or previous experience in a leadership or management capacity to demonstrate knowledge of business analytics and advanced knowledge within areas of finance including statements, analysis, forecasting, capital markets, ratio analysis, budgeting and competitive adeptness.

Prefer an understanding of the GROWMARK System including the Divisions' operations.

Demonstrated essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Must be able to travel independently and overnight.

Must be willing to work hours beyond those considered "normal."

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.
Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages are designed to support every aspect of our employees' well-being-from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more. We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• DC Pension Plan
• RRSP
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Volunteer Day

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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