<p><strong>Senior Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Omaha</strong></p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Long-Term Contract</p><p><strong>Department:</strong> Accounting & Finance</p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Accounting Manager / Controller</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join our client's finance team for a long-term contract. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Analyze general ledger accounts and perform ongoing financial reviews to maintain data integrity.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes through financial modeling and trend analysis.</li><li>Manage and reconcile fixed assets, accruals, prepaid accounts, and other key balance sheet areas.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.</li><li>Monitor and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation.</li><li>Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams including AP, AR, FP& A, and operations.</li><li>Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance as needed.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a REMOTE Controller who will serve as the primary accounting and finance resource for an organization’s grain operations. This role is fully hands-on and responsible for all grain accounting functions, financial reporting, inventory management, contract and settlement accuracy, and compliance with grain industry regulations. The ideal candidate has strong grain accounting expertise, understands grain contracts and hedging activity, and is comfortable working independently while partnering closely with merchandising and operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Grain Accounting & Daily Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Perform all day-to-day grain accounting functions, including contracts, settlements, scale tickets, and grain bank activity.</li><li>Prepare daily/weekly grain position reports, including open positions, hedges, commitments, and risk exposure.</li><li>Ensure accurate accounting for grain purchases, sales, shrink, storage, drying, and blending.</li><li>Reconcile hedging activity with merchandisers and broker statements.</li><li>Review and process grain settlements, ensuring accurate pricing, discounts, and compliance with contract terms.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Month-End Close</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all month-end and year-end close activities for the grain division.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Maintain proper valuation of grain inventory in line with GAAP and grain market practices.</li></ul><p><strong>Inventory & Cost Management</strong></p><ul><li>Track and reconcile inventory at all locations; investigate variances between physical and book.</li><li>Monitor margin performance, basis changes, carrying costs, and other profitability drivers.</li><li>Maintain accurate cost accounting related to grain movements and storage.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Internal Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with state and federal grain regulations and grain dealer licensing requirements.</li><li>Maintain internal controls over inventory, contracts, and settlements.</li><li>Support external audits, grain compliance reviews, and broker reconciliations.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner closely with merchandisers, location managers, and operations to provide financial clarity and real-time insights.</li><li>Serve as the key point of contact for all accounting questions related to grain operations.</li><li>Assist leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management related to grain activity.</li></ul><p><br></p>
