Associate Accountant- IT at Land O'Lakes

Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States

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$59,850 – $89,760Compensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Agriculture, Food ProcessingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 1-2 years of accounting related work experience (upcoming graduates with internship experience may be considered)
  • Previous experience in Information Technology Finance/Accounting desired
  • Project Accounting experience with a focus on expense versus capitalization desired
  • Prior experience with JDE applications, ARIBA and Power BI/App tools preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong analytical skills to assess variances, trends, and reserve requirements
  • Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a fast-paced work environment under strict deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, analyze, and reconcile accrual to actual costs, including time and material invoicing to ensure all labor hours and material expenses are accurately tracked, billed, and matched against project budgets
  • Carefully examine IT contracts to identify all relevant expense categories and financial obligations while determining and providing appropriate GL codes
  • Perform month-end responsibilities including monthly reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close processes
  • Primary contact for inquiries, tracking, and billbacks on the Microsoft Co-op IT contract

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AccountingProject AccountingMonth-end CloseJournal EntriesReconciliationsJDEARIBAPower BIIT FinanceExpense TrackingAccrual AccountingGL Coding

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Associate Accountant - IT position?

The salary range is $59,850-$89,760, with candidates typically hired near the middle of the range.

Is this role remote or onsite, and what's the work arrangement?

The role is located at the Arden Hills, MN Corporate Headquarters with a hybrid work arrangement each week.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 1-2 years of accounting experience is required; preferred skills include IT Finance/Accounting, project accounting, JDE, ARIBA, Power BI, excellent communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to multitask under deadlines.

What benefits are offered for this full-time role?

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k, and a variety of well-being resources.

What makes a strong candidate for this Associate Accountant role?

Strong candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 1-2 years experience (or internship for recent grads), IT finance/accounting background, project accounting knowledge, and skills in JDE, ARIBA, Power BI, plus strong analytical, communication, and multitasking abilities.

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