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Corporate Accountant

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Job Function: Finance

Req Number: 1042

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Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real. 

Position Responsibilities
• Account analysis and periodic reconciliation of sub-ledgers to general ledger to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assistance with purchasing and sales review processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of recorded transactions.
• Assistance with business process controls improvement.
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing and supporting 
business transactions in compliance with IFRS.
• Support internal and external audit processes and requests for information.
• Support corporate reporting requirements.
• Mark-to-market accounting.
• Accounts receivable management.
• Participation in budget and forecasting processes.
• Other general accounting responsibilities as required.

Position Requirements 
• 3-4 years accounting experience required 
• Bachelor's degree in accounting with accredited university
• Advanced MS Excel required
• SAP experience or equivalent ERP system a desireable
• Food processing and/or Ag/Farm processing experience or related desirable.
• Available to work extended days and hours as necessary
• Great work ethic, ability to multi-task in a team environment.
• Must be able to work with diverse team across geographies 
• CPA or CMA a plus

 
Ofi Provides Employees With a Comprehensive Compensation Package, Including
New Hire Base Salary Range in Chicago, IL 75-108k  
Bonus: Eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents
Benefits: Employees (and their eligible dependents) covered through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial wellbeing lifestyle for our employees and their families.
 
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected] 
 

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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