Assistant Controller bei J.D. Heiskell & Companies

Description

At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886 and proudly family-owned for five generations, our deep roots in the industry enable us to manage grains, co-products, animal feed, and feed ingredients effectively. With an extensive transportation network, we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia. We are committed to delivering reliability, value, and innovation, while providing a supportive and safe workplace where our team can thrive and grow.

Job Summary: 

The Assistant Controller is responsible for business unit accounting duties for the JDH - Idaho region, including multiple dairy feed manufacturing/processing facilities with 50+ employees and P&L business unit autonomy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inventory analysis and reconciliation
• Month-end journal entries
• Plant cost accounting
• Sales margin analysis
• Operating expense analysis
• Mark-to-market accounting
• Drive a culture of  safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in accounting or related field required.
• Prefer one to three years of related work experience in the agriculture industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of mark to market accounting, grain contracts, and GAAP/IFRS required.
• Experience with month end closing and reconciliation.
• Understanding of sales margin, commodity pricing and operating expense analysis.
• High level of Excel proficiency required.

Physical Demands: 

· Frequent sitting, use of computer, communication via telephone

· Ability to navigate an office environment.

· Regular and predictable attendance in office or site location.