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Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
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General Purpose and Scope of Position:
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and supporting the month-end close process. This role is key in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization and will require collaboration with various departments. This individual should approach challenges with a resourceful mindset, solving problems independently and confidently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and maintain accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Month-End Close: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring all entries are recorded correctly and deadlines are met.
- General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger, reviewing entries for accuracy and ensuring proper classifications.
- Reconciliations: Perform account reconciliations for all major accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved.
- Audit Support: Assist with external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations for variances and other inquiries.
- Financial Analysis: Prepare and analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- New Vendor Compliance: Review and create new vendors to be entered and maintained in our ERP.
- Accountability: Take ownership of your projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Completing tasks with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a senior role
Supervisory experience is preferred, but not required
Key Skills and Abilities Include:
Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial regulations.
Proficiency with accounting software, preferably MS Great Plains or MS Dynamics 365 and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Exposure/knowledge of foreign currency translations.
Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits:
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $74,300 - $99,110. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.
NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS is a Wilbur-Ellis business.
For over 70 years, Nachurs Alpine Solutions has been the industry leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY. Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 – formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE brand and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold in the oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON and Belle Plaine, SK.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance with at least 2 years in a senior role
- Supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations
- Proficiency with accounting software (preferably MS Great Plains or MS Dynamics 365) and advanced Excel skills
- Exposure/knowledge of foreign currency translations
- Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
What We Do
Family owned since 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal nutrition and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Since the beginning, Wilbur-Ellis has prided itself on looking forward. This relentless vision helped us grow into a multibillion-dollar business with employees and partners all over the world. It’s this tradition of always staying ahead that will carry us into the future. Our 4,500 employees across North America and Asia-Pacific are united by our shared values and driven by our passion for innovation. We know Wilbur-Ellis thrives when our employees do, which is why many have been with us for decades and others join to build their careers with us. At Wilbur-Ellis, our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. To achieve this, we believe diversity and inclusion are an integral part of who we are as a company, now and into the future. We know that a diverse workforce leads to better insights, better decisions, and better products and services. Our Portfolio: - Agribusiness: Our approach to crop protection, nutrition and seed development combines years of expertise and service with the latest technology wherever you are, whatever your needs. - Connell: With over 100 years of proven innovation in specialty chemicals and ingredients, we offer custom products and solutions to help our partners thrive. - Nachurs: Built on quality, integrity and innovation, NAS is a 70-year-old specialty chemical business that pioneered the low salt liquid starter fertilizer industry by introducing the first true solution liquid NPK fertilizer. - Nutrition: We focus on industry innovations, sourcing only the highest quality nutrients for livestock, pet food and aquaculture so you can focus on your business. - Cavallo Ventures: We fund and champion progressive technology and daring entrepreneurs that support our three business divisions and beyond. Learn more and explore a world of opportunity.








