Title: Accounting Associate: Full Time 2014
Location: US-MN-Hopkins
Requisition ID: UNI02796
Description:
Position Objective:
Think about a career where you get to be a key player in safeguarding Cargill's assets and contributing to the company's profitability. Your career path could take you to a special project on the implementation of a new technology or working on cross-functional international teams. A career in accounting at Cargill means you get to be a business partner to help Cargill reach its strategic initiatives. Choosing a career at Cargill means you are on the fast-track to success!
Principal Accountabilities:
* Apply accounting skills by participating in cross-functional teams within your department.
* Provide analysis of various business activities (i.e, expenses, supply chain, etc…)
* Ensure the security of financial and fixed assets.
* Responsibility for proper valuation of assets and liabilities.
* Compile operating results to measure productivity, control losses, etc.
* Potential to manage staff within one to two years of starting.
* Prepare/monitor monthly budgets and communicate key information to team.
* Justify and account for capital expenditures.
* Potential for frequent interaction with information technology, operations, financial reporting, merchandising, production and sales personnel.
* Participate in automation projects or maintain and upgrade systems and processes.
* Interact with Cargill employees diverse in language ability, educational levels and experiences.
Communication Methods to Accomplish Key Areas:
* Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills.
* Sound judgment and decision making skills, even when outcome is uncertain.
* Comfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo.
* Strong oral and written communication skills; strong persuasion and negotiation skills.
* Effective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment; coaching and developing others.
* Display the essential leadership qualities of integrity, conviction and courage.
* Motivated and driven to succeed.
* Adaptable, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, price-volatile, changing environment.
Environment:
* Quick integration into the business through clear work expectations and responsibilities.
* Team oriented, fast-paced and hands-on.
* Plant or office setting. Plant setting could include but is not limited to the following: steps, confined spaces, grain dust, livestock.
Job Locations:
* Various U.S. locations. This position may require relocation.
* Travel, approximately 10% or less.
Other:
* The majority of recruiting and interviewing will be done during fall 2013.
Required Qualifications:
* Currently pursuing a Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Accounting
* Must be graduating between August 2013 and August 2014 to be eligible for a Full Time position.
* Successful completion of Intermediate Accounting I and II.
* Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer.
* Willing and able to relocate for position.
* Ability to work in a plant or office setting with reasonable accomodations.
Desired Qualifications:
* Overall Major GPA of 3.0 or higher GPA preferred.
* Fluency in a second language.
* Previous experience in of the following: Cost Accounting, Production/Manufacturing Experience, Farmhand Experience, and/or Previous Accounting Internships.
Job: Finance/Accounting
Cargill is an EEO/AA employer.