Bookkeeper

Full-time - Entry Level

Fairmont City, IL

10,001+ employees

Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry

About the position

The Bookkeeper plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely recording, processing, and reconciliation of all grain-related transactions. This includes managing contracts, creating and processing invoices, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining meticulous records. This role requires strong communication and collaboration with both internal teams and external customers, particularly farmers. The Grain Accounting Clerk also contributes to continuous process improvement and assists in training colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record truck, barge, and rail shipments, applying them to the correct contracts and preparing necessary documentation for settlement and invoicing.
• Generate tickets, apply them to contracts, and settle/invoice customers and vendors for truck/barge/rail shipments, ensuring seamless interface with terminal systems.
• Perform daily balancing controls, prepare journal entries, reconcile interoffice transactions, and conduct month-end bushel balancing.
• Effectively manage and resolve customer disputes in a timely and professional manner.
• Analyze data, compare accounting results with commercial estimates, identify discrepancies, and propose process improvements.
• Provide support, instruction, and training to peers on complex or non-routine tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a related field, preferably within the agricultural or grain industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other relevant software.
• Ability to learn and utilize proprietary commercial systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience: 0 - 9 years: 25 days, 10 - 19 years: 30 days, 20+ years: 35 days.