Sr. Accountant (Hybrid)

The Sr. Accountant independently performs and oversees multiple medium to high complexity general accounting activities and ensures compliance with US GAAP and Ardent Mills accounting policies to support accurate and complete financial reporting. This role researches non-routine matters, assesses financial-statement and control implications, documents conclusions, and promotes consistent application of accounting standards across assigned areas. This role partners across finance, operations, supply chain, sales, and human resources to resolve accounting matters, strengthen financial accuracy, and improve processes. The Sr. Accountant also provides guidance, review, and cross-training support, as well as maintain standards to staff-level General Accountants and contributes to close, consolidation, audit, and systems-related activities. 33 Prepare and execute complex journal entries across assigned areas, including trade and broker activity, accounts payable, selling, general and administrative accruals, insurance, payroll, benefits, incentives, property taxes, and donations.33 33 Evaluate whether results within the assigned balance sheet make business sense, identify root causes and trends, connect accounting outcomes to operational drivers, and provide clear recommendations.33 33 Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.33 33 Partner with Sales and Human Resources on trade, broker, payroll, benefit, and related accounting matters to support accurate payments and accruals.33 33 Provide accounting guidance, review, and cross-training support to General Accountants and other team members.33 33 Support biannual Microsoft D365 update testing for areas impacting General Accounting and ensuring any needed documentation is updated.33 33 Partner with Technical Accounting on complex or nonroutine accounting matters, support the consolidation of monthly actual results, and provide FP&A with variance analysis and insights.33 33 Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, analysis, and timely responses.33 33 Identify and implement improvements and control enhancements across accounting workflows and assigned areas.33 33 Strengthen end-to-end accountability from preparation and review through validation, corrective action, documentation, stakeholder communication, and confirmation that issues remain resolved.33 33 Collaborate with IT and operations to automate routine tasks and improve reporting and data quality.33 33 Own and maintain accounting policies, procedures, process documentation, and control narratives, ensuring they remain current, accurate, and aligned with US GAAP, company standards, and evolving business requirements.33 Education 33 Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience. 33 33 CPA or other relevant accounting certification preferred.33 Experience 33 6+ years of relevant experience. 33 33 Experience independently performing complex general accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end and year-end close.33 33 Experience researching non-routine accounting matters, documenting conclusions, and applying US GAAP and internal control requirements.33 33 Experience working in a food, ingredients, or manufacturing environment preferred.33 33 Experience with process documentation and related support.33 33 Experience supporting internal and external audits, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.33 33 Experience using an enterprise resource planning system, preferably Microsoft D365 or a comparable platform.33 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 33 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends and anomalies, and translate findings into actionable insights.33 33 Proficiency in Microsoft D365 or comparable ERP systems, with the ability to navigate financial data, support system testing, and identify opportunities to improve data quality and reporting.33 33 Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial accounting, account reconciliations, close and consolidation processes, financial reporting, and internal control requirements.33 33 Ability to research and evaluate complex or nonroutine, communicate concise accounting matters, apply sound judgment, document well-supported conclusions narratives, constructively challenge assumptions, and influence cross-functional partners toward compliant, practical, and assess financial statement and control implications enterprise-aligned outcomes.33 33 Ability to evaluate whether financial results are reasonable, connect accounting outcomes to operational drivers, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.33 33 Ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly and concisely, constructively challenge assumptions, and influence cross-functional partners toward compliant and practical outcomes.33 33 Ability to identify and implement process and control improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and audit readiness.33 33 Ability to review work, provide effective guidance and feedback, and support the technical development and cross-training of less-experienced team members.33 Language Travel Physical Demands and Working Conditions