We’re hiring an experienced Accounting Coordinator supporting our Crop Nutrients (CN)business. This role will be responsible for processing product payments and maintaining accurate product costing and inventory records for leased and owned warehouses for the CN business. In addition, this role partners closely with cross-functional teams to research and resolve issues, ensure timely resolution of reconciliation items, and support operational and financial reporting.
This position is based in Ames, IA
Key Responsibilities
Monitor, evaluate, and resolve daily warehouse work order processing.
* Receive, voucher, and approve product payments.
* Enter shipments and invoice product sales.
Establish and maintain weighted average costing for assigned warehouses.
Assist plant teams and key business partners with inquiries related to:
* Inventory set-up and costing
* Work order completions
* Sales and receiving corrections
* Freight and credit orders
Prepare month-end inventory reconciliations.
Manage warehouse contracts and related payments for warehouse space, including annual reconciliation of contract terms, charges, and usage.
Voucher and approve vendor contract payments.
Perform a variety of additional accounting responsibilities, including one-off invoices, storage-related payments, and other ad hoc transactions, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely processing.
Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain internal controls within assigned areas and support internal and external audit requests.
Experience & Education
High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of related accounting experience, OR a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required (e.g., pivot tables, lookups).
Experience with ERP systems such as JDE or Great Plains desired
Familiarity with Hyperion Essbase, Oracle Business Intelligence, or similar tools desired
Required Competencies & Other Skills
Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, including computer software.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines while managing changing priorities.
Results-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Effective troubleshooting and issue resolution capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
$51,520-$77,280 (hourly equivalent). In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of related accounting experience OR a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
- Experience processing product payments, vouchering, invoicing, and month-end inventory reconciliations
- Ability to maintain weighted average costing and inventory records for warehouses
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under deadlines, manage changing priorities, and collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Experience with ERP systems such as JDE or Great Plains
- Familiarity with Hyperion Essbase, Oracle Business Intelligence, or similar tools
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include automatic company contributions to retirement savings and additional support via 401(k) and HSA contributions. Legacy eligibility for a pension plan adds further long‑term security for some employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and mental health support with confidential counseling and free therapy or coaching sessions for employees and dependents. Benefits begin on the start date, removing prior waiting periods.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid leaves cover disability, parental, maternity, and caregiving needs. Caregiver and parental leave policies have been expanded to cover broader family situations, including foster placements prior to adoption.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a 100-year-old farmer- and retailer-owned cooperative originally formed with the purpose of working together to create new market opportunities. Fast forward to today and we’ve built on that uniting spirit, developing a comprehensive and leading view of agriculture while maintaining an unwavering commitment to delivering strong annual performance and long-term, shared success with our member-owners. Land O’Lakes believes farmers are the entrepreneurs who truly change the world for the better. By working together with our member-owners, we can continue to strengthen our system, champion farming’s true potential and place our farmer- and retail-owners at the heart of creating a better world for all.
