Plant Accountant - Decatur, IL
**92975BR**
**Job Title:**
Plant Accountant - Decatur, IL
**Department/Function:**
Finance, Accounting, Audit
**Job Description:**
**Plant Accountant – West Decatur Plant, IL**
Full time, Exempt level position
**Position Summary:**
The Ag Services and Oilseeds BU Controlling team is seeking a Plant Accountant in Decatur, IL. This position will split time between West Decatur Oilseeds Plant facility and the North America Headquarters. The successful candidate for the position will be a key, highly visible process leader for control activities and cost analysis for one of the biggest company assets. This position offers the opportunity to work with a strong team environment, support and connect different company areas such as Procurement, Operations, GBS and Performance Management. The position will report to the BU Controlling team.
**Job Requirements**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
+ 5+ years of relevant prior experience
+ Experience in continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean, root cause analysis, and process flow mapping preferred
+ Strong ability to coach and influence, provide clear expectations and timely direct feedback, both positive and constructive
+ Strong analytical abilities, initiative and problem solving skills
+ Strong oral and communication skills as well as the ability to interface with various levels of management
+ Self-motivated with the ability to function independently as well as lead in a team environment
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
+ Ability to effectively use IBM systems is preferred
+ Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and large ERP systems a plus
+ Ability to travel as needed
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Ensure accurate execute of internal controls performed at the location
+ Assist management with the monitoring and management of metrics and KPI’s
+ Analyze and explain as needed actual manufacturing costs and variances with prior periods or trends
+ Provide insights about current and forecast cost, as well as anticipate any deviation from the plan
+ Develop a good business partnering relationship with plant and commercial teams and other centers of excellence
+ Provide guidance for and review capital spend
+ Regular communication and interaction with various levels of business management
+ Work with Senior Leadership to identify and lead process improvement initiatives, process efficiencies
+ Facilitate collaboration and education sharing between Oilseeds Plant and Accounting team members
+ Partner with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) to support the financial reporting process
+ Provide recommendations to solve “pain points” in the process
+ Monitor and control of physical inventory/production and provide support for accounting reconciliation as needed
+ Support Plant Engineering and Supervisors on the purchase process, making sure the PO and Receiving Process are executed in the right period
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:92975BR
**Req/Job ID:**
92975BR
**City:**
Decatur
**State:**
IL - Illinois
**Ref ID:**
\#LI-NA1
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**About ADM**
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**Benefits and Perks**
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
+ **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
+ Paid time off including paid holidays.
+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
+ Tuition assistance.
+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.