Summary: As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for various daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting functions. You will supervise 2-3 employees in order to support the ethanol facility's accounting and administration functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage and develop personnel, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge for their position. Review and post commodity and accounts payable batches to include proper commodity settlement, receipt verification, sales tax accuracy and authorizations. Research and resolve vendor calls regarding accounts payable. Reconcile Plant bank accounts Review/approve accounts payable and commodity payable checks. Prepare inventory reconciliations, month-end work papers and other month-end duties as assigned. Work closely with Plant Management team to ensure OPEX and budgets are met. Back up Plant Accounting team duties when needed Other duties as may be assigned to accomplish the safe and timely day-to-day operations within the administrative office.

Qualifications:

Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player Strong MS Office experience and proficiency with developing and using spreadsheets and/or databases. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting/business or 3-5 years accounting experience preferred. Above average communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take ownership of assigned projects Valid driver’s license required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Ability to meet physical demands of the job includes but is not limited to: frequent sitting, standing, frequent computer use, frequent telephone use, some lifting or moving up to 30 lbs.

 

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Company Description 
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. This includes the production of cleaner low carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels and high purity alcohols for use in cleaners and disinfectants. Green Plains is an innovative producer of Ultra-High Protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein.