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Senior Accountant - Kennesaw, GA
Job Description: Senior Accountant - Kennesaw, GA Salaried, Exempt ADM Deerland
Position Summary: Senior Accountants at ADM Deerland have a solid understanding of accounting systems and processes and should be considered highly knowledgeable in assigned areas. The role of the Sr. Accountant is to provide department level support for general ledger, cost accounting, fixed assets, inventory, and other accounting functions and ensure department goals and objectives are achieved in alignment with ADM policies and procedures. This role will support the continued operation of the company’s manufacturing of the best available dietary supplements in the industry. Sr. Accountants have no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities: • Own and execute key components of the monthly financial close process including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account analyses ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness • Proactively identify and resolve close-related issues to enhance efficiency and reduce cycle time • Maintain high standards of financial integrity, internal controls, and compliance with accounting policies • Own portions of balance sheet reconciliations ensuring all assigned accounts are fully supported, accurate, and exceptions resolved in a timely manner • Support intercompany accounting processes including transaction recording, reconciliation, and settlement across entities • Identify and resolve discrepancies driving improvements in intercompany transparency and efficiency • Prepare and enhance monthly financial reports ensuring accuracy and delivering insights into key trends and variances • Monitor, track, and resolve inventory discrepancies partnering with operations to improve accuracy and controls • Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities across accounting workflows • Support internal and external audits by preparing accurate documentation, reconciliations, and responses • Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, and company policies • Manage and execute online banking operations, including reviewing daily activity reports, initiating ACH and wire transactions, and ensuring proper authorization and compliance with internal controls. • Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvement opportunities within the accounting function to enhance efficiency, and accuracy, and scalability of financial operations. • Actively support departmental initiatives by contributing to process enhancements, system improvements, and workflow optimization efforts. • Prepare and deliver financial reports and perform detailed analysis to support leadership decision-making and ongoing business performance evaluation. • Support integration efforts (e.g., ADM or other system/organizational integrations) by assisting with reporting modifications, process alignment, and change management activities. • Perform additional accounting and finance-related duties as assigned, maintaining flexibility to respond to evolving business needs.
: Required Skills: • Ability to work in a challenging environment with multiple competing priorities and projects. • Strong problem-solving and follow through skills. • Strong organization and time management skills and ability to handle multiple deliverables and meet tight deadlines. • Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities and contribute to building a positive team environment. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications. • Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all work produced. • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. • Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team setting. • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a focus on building new skill sets. • Results-driven professional with a strong work ethic and a focus on achieving objectives. • Demonstrate a high level of accountability by stepping in to support critical accounting functions as needed • Effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Take initiative to solve problems, improve processes, and drive results Education & Experience Requirements: • A bachelor’s degree in business; accounting degree preferred. • Advanced degree and/or certification would be a plus. • Five year’s experience in multiple areas of accounting preferred – general ledger, fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, month end close. • Experience with an ERP accounting system. • Experience working in an organization with centralized services and functions. • Solid knowledge of general accounting principles, practices, policies, and procedures. • Thorough understanding of month-end financial closing process. Physical Requirements: • Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with qualitative and/or quantitative productivity. • Standard office safety regulations. Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required. Hiring Manager-Pamela Freeman Recruiter- Natalie Clark
: About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
: Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between: