General Summary Assists with all accounting responsibilities in COR & Coop accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement review and analysis, annual budgets and various external audits. Serves in a key role in the financial close process at month, quarter and year-end. Delivers timely and accurate financial information. Essential Job Functions Assists with the timely preparation and analysis of financial statements for company owned retailed locations and non-consolidated member cooperatives. Prepares and records manual journal entries Prepares and reviews various balance sheet reconciliations on a timely and accurate basis, identifying issues and taking the necessary steps to resolve outstanding items Successfully meets month end closing deadlines including variance analyses and explanations Assists with the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes Performs various daily, monthly and annual analyses of financial information Works with external audit firms, lenders and other third parties in the timely preparation and explanation of requested schedules and required reporting Assists with preparation and review of materials for Board of Director meetings Participates in ad hoc projects and analysis as assigned. Must work independently and meet required deadlines Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting CPA or CPA candidate preferred Minimum three to five years of relevant experience Requirements Strong analytical skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent problem solver with strong initiative Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel Work Environment Job functions are performed in an office environment While traveling may have contact with hazardous materials and drive/travel and work in adverse weather conditions Physical Activities & Requirements While performing the essential job functions of this position, the following is required: Continuously Manual dexterity (fingers and hands), reach with Arms & Hands, Repetitive Motion Feet & Hands, Sit Frequently Walk Occasionally Balance, bend, drive, stand, twist back & neck, crouch, kneel, stoop Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations. Tools & Equipment Computer, printer, phone Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled