Trade & Capital Markets Accounting and Reporting Analyst

Job Description

Trade & Capital Markets Accounting and Reporting Analyst | Cargill

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Cargill, located in Wayzata, Minnesota. Cargill is a 155,000-person organization committed to providing food and agricultural solutions globally, partnering with farmers and customers at the heart of the supply chain. This role is crucial for maintaining sound financial practices, safeguarding assets, and providing essential financial insights for business decisions. The analyst supports accurate financial recording and contributes to continuous improvements in management reporting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Wayzata, MN
• Pay: $53000–$75000 yearly
• Mission: Safeguard organizational assets and provide financial insights through accurate reporting and fiscal controls.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• ACCOUNTING: Maintain accounting and financial records and reports, create standard accounting packages, and support financial application setups.
• ACCOUNTING SERVICES SUPPORT: Perform standard accounting services, including classifying financial transactions, accounting for administrative expenses, verifying transaction accuracy, and supporting month-end close activities.
• FINANCIAL STATEMENT & ANALYSIS: Deliver standard financial and management reports to aid business decision making.
• INTERNAL CONTROLS: Partner to implement internal controls, ensuring financial processes are timely, accurate, and compliant.
• PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS: Implement continuous process improvements by simplifying and optimizing processes, improving data integrity, and applying current technology.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level understanding of accounting policies, fiscal controls, and financial recording principles.
• Experience: No minimum years of relevant experience required (typically 2+ years reflected). Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Skills: Ability to apply accounting techniques, record financial transactions, perform general ledger close, conduct balance sheet reconciliations, and analyze profit and loss.
• Bonus: Experience with securities valuation, Power BI, and SAP.