Job Description

The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller and works closely with the corporate finance team to execute core accounting functions for an ethanol production facility. The role supports daily accounting operations, prepares financial reports, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies, and includes supervising staff accountants. It participates actively in the month-end and year-end close, consolidated reporting, audit preparation, and process improvement, and will play a hands-on role in the company's ongoing NetSuite implementation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work across departments to deliver accurate and timely financial information.

This role is on site in Pratt, KS.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, post journal entries, and process bank deposits.
• Manage prepaid expenses, accruals, and related amortization schedules.
• Support daily and weekly production accounting, including grain, ethanol, distillers grains, and other inventory and cost reporting.
• Maintain organized accounting records (electronic and paper) and ensure documentation is audit-ready.
• Build and maintain complex Excel workbooks supporting reconciliations, schedules, and analysis.
• Support ad hoc analysis and special projects.

NetSuite Implementation & System Ownership

• Support the NetSuite implementation, including chart of accounts mapping, data migration and opening balance validation, and user acceptance testing.
• Help design and document close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows in NetSuite.
• Build and maintain saved searches and reports to support close and management reporting.
• Serve as a site-level NetSuite super user after go-live, supporting other users and identifying further automation opportunities.

Financial Close & Reporting

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring timely reconciliations and accurate consolidations.
• Prepare financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, equity) in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions with affiliated entities and support consolidation and elimination entries.
• Produce internal management reports, cost center analyses, and budget-to-actual variance reports.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls; recommend and help implement improvements.
• Conduct technical accounting research and assist with adopting new standards.
• Assist in data collection and analysis for various GHG and environmental compliance programs.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure accurate reporting inputs.
• Drive efficiency through workflow automation, reporting enhancements, and stronger internal controls.
• Develop process maps and contribute to strengthening the financial reporting framework.

Skills & Competencies

• Accounting Expertise: Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial statements, and month-end close procedures.
• Financial Reporting: Experience with consolidated statements, management reporting, and variance analysis.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on NetSuite experience (GL, close, reconciliations, saved searches and reporting); advanced Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, complex formulas).
• Audit & Compliance: Knowledge of audit preparation, reporting, and internal control frameworks.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in reconciliations and financial documentation.
• Organization: Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Collaboration: Effective interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally.
• Problem Solving: Skilled at identifying issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Process Improvement: Proactive in optimizing workflows and supporting automation.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–10 years of accounting experience in a dynamic environment.
• Hands-on NetSuite experience in a general ledger and close role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred

• CPA or MBA.
• NetSuite implementation or migration experience.
• Experience with consolidated reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Experience in manufacturing, ethanol/biofuels, or agribusiness accounting (inventory, grain, and cost accounting).
• Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance