Associate Accountant- IT

Land O'Lakes is seeking an Associate Accountant to support the Information Technology (IT) organization.

This role is located at our Arden Hills, MN Corporate Headquarters. Hybrid work arrangement each week.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Prepare, analyze, and reconcile accrual to actual costs, including time and material invoicing to ensure all labor hours and material expenses are accurately tracked, billed, and matched against project budgets.

·        Carefully examine IT contracts to identify all relevant expense categories and financial obligations while determining and providing appropriate GL codes.

·        Perform month-end responsibilities including monthly reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close processes.

·        Primary contact for inquiries, tracking, and billbacks on the Microsoft Co-op IT contract.

Experience/Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 1-2 years of accounting related work experience required.  

·        Upcoming graduates with internship experience may be considered.

·        Previous experience in Information Technology Finance/Accounting desired.

·        Project Accounting experience with a focus on expense versus capitalization desired.

·        Prior experience with JDE applications, ARIBA and Power BI/App tools preferred.

Competencies/Skills:

·        Excellent communication skills.

·        Problem-solving ability

·        Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

·        Strong analytical skills to assess variances, trends, and reserve requirements.

·        Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a fast-paced work environment under strict deadlines.

$59,850-$89,760.  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.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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