Associate Accountant - Land O'Lakes Inc.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals early in their accounting careers to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the success of our Dairy Foods Business. In this role you will have daily, weekly and monthly inventory accounting responsibilities.

The role will be located at our Arden Hills, MN Headquarters (hybrid work arrangement each week).

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Managing third-party warehouse inventory reconciliations to ensure consistent inventory accuracy.
  
• Preparing and analyzing weekly / monthly inventory reconciliations and working directly with warehouse teams for timely resolution of identified variances to ensure inventory is properly accounted for.
  
• Monitoring of the logistics of our pallet program to ensure timely and accurate recording of pallet related transactions.
  
• Monitoring of open order reporting and proactively working with order originators for timely closure.
  
• Monitoring and clearing of variable weight balances, recording co-manufacturing production / shipments and maintaining metrics reporting.
  
• Driving process improvements where applicable and special projects as assigned.
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance strongly preferred. Candidates with an upcoming pending degree completion or relevant work experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
  
• Relevant work experience in cost accounting, inventory management or supply chain desired.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency inMS Office with intermediate skills in Excel (v-look ups, pivots).
  
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards.
  

Competencies-Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
  
• Must be well organized and be able to demonstrate proficient computer skills.
  
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives and meet critical deadlines.
  
• Effectively communicates with all levels of the organization and is a collaborative team player.
  

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.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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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