Senior Accountant

Join a Strong, Local Agricultural Cooperative

Western Consolidated Cooperative is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of our grain and agronomy cooperative. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting our members and internal teams.

If you enjoy working independently, managing multiple accounting functions, and being part of a collaborative team in the agricultural industry, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple entities
• Manage company credit card programs and reconciliations
• Process and file annual IRS Form 1099s
• Assist with customer invoicing, accounts payable, deposits, and payment processing
• Maintain accurate accounting records and transaction imports
• Provide backup support for daily invoicing, freight bills, fuel transactions, and deposits

Cooperative & Patron Accounting

• Manage Patron Demand Notes (deposits, transfers, interest accruals, statements)
• Monitor and set up Grower 360 payments and related banking entries
• Complete new customer and product setup in accounting and agronomy systems

Regulatory & Compliance Reporting

• File fertilizer tonnage tax reports (MN, SD, NE, WI)
• Manage fertilizer licenses and renewals
• File restricted chemical reports
• Prepare monthly fuel tax and sales tax reports
• Maintain fuel and operational licenses

Administrative & Team Support

• Provide professional customer service and phone support
• Prepare and safeguard confidential financial information
• Support accounting and administrative team functions
• Maintain organized, professional office operations

What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Bachelor’s preferred)
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Experience in cooperative, agribusiness, or multi-entity accounting
• Experience with tax reporting and regulatory filings
• Experience with Agvance and Grower360 systems

Work Environment

• Office-based role with extended computer use
• Occasional extended hours during month-end or reporting periods
• May occasionally lift up to 30 lbs

Why Work at West-Con?

• Competitive wage: $55K - 95K per year (based on experience)
• Stable, locally owned agricultural cooperative
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work in a multi-entity agribusiness setting
• Meaningful work supporting local producers and members

Western Consolidated Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Holloway, MN 56249 (Required)

Work Location: In person