Staff Accountant - Evergreen FS - Bloomington, IL

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to grow your career with a leading agricultural solutions provider? Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers and communities we serve. If you're dedicated, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Salary: $65,000-$85,000

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cash management and reconciliations for multiple bank accounts throughout the month and at month-end, including researching discrepancies and communicating with relevant departments and individuals.
• Assist with the month-end close process, including generating required reports, completing all close procedures, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations and prepare clear documentation of findings, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Review sales invoices and reporting to identify errors, communicate corrections, and update invoices prior to inventory posting.
• Assist with reviewing miscellaneous inventory items to identify errors, evaluate shrink accuracy, and report findings to appropriate team members.
• Review, prepare, and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries required for month-end financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, research and implement new tools, streamline workflows, and document procedures to enhance team efficiency and accuracy.
• Support accounting projects, audits, and financial reporting as needed.
• Assist in other accounting areas as needed, leveraging cross-training to ensure continuity of operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business, or the equivalent thereof, and 3 years or more of accounting-related work experience or internships demonstrating knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrate strong business knowledge and advanced Excel skills, with proven abilities in collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and continuous professional growth.
• Proactively drives process improvements, implements innovative tools, optimizes workflows, and ensures thorough documentation, with a strong passion for efficiency and continuous learning."
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be flexible and willing to work extended hours during peak periods

Evergreen FS is a trusted provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions servicing DeWitt, Livingston, Macon, McLean, and Woodford Counties in Illinois. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we help farmers maximize their productivity while preserving the environment for future generations.

We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.