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POET Grain Accountant
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Job Description
Process Accountant – Grain | POET
The Tone:
This is an on-site role at POET, located in Wichita, KS. POET is dedicated to being a good steward of the Earth, converting renewable resources into energy and valuable goods, and is a global leader in bioethanol and sustainable products. This position is an integral part of POET Grain, ensuring accurate payments to grain customers and providing the foundation for financial statements and reporting. The role requires a detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and desires to grow with an innovative company.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Wichita, KS
• Team: Works closely with grain teams at bioprocessing facilities and grain customers.
• Mission: Ensures accurate and timely payments to grain customers and maintains financial accuracy in related general ledger accounts.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office including MS Excel and Outlook
What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaborate: Collaborate with teams across the POET system to assist in the efficiency of information flow.
• Process: Process grain settlements and issue accurate, timely payments to grain customers.
• Reconcile: Reconcile general ledger and bank accounts to ensure financial accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to transaction processing.
• Maintain: Maintain and update role-specific documentation while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma or equivalent is required, along with 1+ years’ experience in accounting, OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience: Experience working with Microsoft Office, including MS Excel and Outlook, and experience working with financial statements.
• Skills: Ability to problem-solve with an analytical mindset, excellent organizational and time management skills, effective written and oral communication, and strong attention to detail.
• Bonus: High level of personal integrity, a strong sense of urgency, demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and a desire to learn and understand the “why” behind responsibilities.
