Accountant

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

Support family office accounting functions for multiple closely held private businesses and trusts. Under general supervision completes routine accounting support and bookkeeping related duties to support financial systems, reporting and data management of information. Provides customer support that includes problem solving, answering questions, and resolving issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries and contact other departments or vendors to resolve a variety of problems.

• Follow established procedures to administer accounts payable and receivable functions

• Follow established methods and procedures for financial record keeping and reporting

• Create reports on financial performance for internal and external use

• Account reconciliations and variance analysis

• Timely bank reconciliations and cash management duties for a variety of cash and investment accounts

• Partner with multiple departments to document related party transactions and history of closely held businesses

• Proactively recognizes problems and risks and identifies alternate solutions to situations

• Perform other special projects as assigned

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Relevant Experience

• 3+ year of related experience and/or training

• Knowledge of appropriate software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, accounting/GL software and .PDF programs

Other Information

• General knowledge of accounting and other basic financial systems

• Skills in networking and developing relationships

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally

• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and internal clients and other corporate departments

• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office, and related programs

Job Requisition ID: 18349

Travel Required: None

Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise

Country: United States

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.