Grain Accounting and Merchandising Assistant in Minooka, Illinois at The DeLong Co., Inc.

Location: 60 US Highway 52, USA, Minooka, IL, 60447
Required Degree: Highschool
Manage Others: No
Description

Position Title: Grain Accounting and Merchandising Assistant

Department/Location: Grain - Clinton

Reports to: Head of Merchandising

I. Primary Function: (Describe the purpose of this position to the Department/Function. State in terms of objectives and primary goals. What is the reason this position exists?)

The purpose of position is to take a highly driven individual and teach them every discipline within our grain division

II. Major Duties and Responsibilities: (Describe the 5 essential activities performed in carrying out the objectives of the position, including: significant tasks, responsibilities, projects and decisions.)

a. Learn disciplines from the following departments within the Grain division.

i. Accounting: Basic understanding of accounting software Agris, contract/ticket/settlement review, accounts receivable management, entering/editing/amending contracts, customer account review.

ii. Merchandising/Origination: Basic understanding of all grain contracts, communicating with producers and end-users, managing physical grain trading positions by monitoring HPR/contracts, ability to understand and perform trade arbitrage, intercompany contracts/trades.

iii. Risk Management: Basic understanding on functions of managing risk in grain trading, running hedge desk, reconciling daily HPR, performing audit/risk mitigation procedures.

iv. Logistics: Basic understanding on shipping/receiving lanes for truck/rail/barge transportation methods, calculating transportation rates, communicating with shippers/receivers, reviewing freight invoices, creating & communicating shipping schedules

v. Grain Grading: Basic understanding of grading procedures for corn/soybeans/wheat, operating one-weigh & performing procedures for scale operations, performing purity & toxin tests, organizing scale tickets & samples, communicating inbound and outbound quality with outside operations

vi. Outside Operations: Basic understanding on operations functions of an elevator, quality management, safety procedures/practices/software, repair & maintenance procedures, inventory management/software, PLC operations

II. Additional Responsibilities: (List additional non-essential duties which are nevertheless typically performed by the job incumbent. This is a list of some, but not all responsibilities.)

a. Assist co-workers with projects within the grain division including investments, acquisitions, projections, & strategic planning

b. Complete data analytics for the Head of Merchandising, Vice President of Grain, and President to assist with business decisions.

c. Maintaining accurate and organized grain documentation

d. Understanding and following the practices/procedures stated in The DeLong Company grain policy

IV. Required Skill/Knowledge: (What specific types of skills/knowledge are required to perform the job? What kind/amount of experience is required?)

a. 1 year agricultural business experience or farming background

b. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

c. Familiarity with accounting software à AGRIS

d. Strong communication skills.

e. Demonstrate organizational skills.

f. Ability to accept responsibility and be vocal within the organization.

V. Preferred Skills/ Knowledge: (Ideal skill set)

a. 1+ year experience in any of the following fields

ii. Finance

iii. Accounting

iv. Business

v. Agriculture

vi. Economics

VI. Education Level / Required Certification:

a. 4-year college degree or equivalent industry experience

vii. Finance

viii. Accounting

ix. Business

x. Agriculture

xi. Economics

VII. Problem Solving: (What are the day to day challenges or problems encountered in completing the objectives of the position? Describe the variety and complexity of the problems and the nature of any creativity which many be applied on a regular basis?)

The ability to understand, research, and resolve any problem that relates to the responsibilities of this position. Should be able to brainstorm, communicate, and work with others to come up with best possible solution.

VIII. Internal/External Contacts: (Describe the nature, reason, frequency of contacts with others made in the performance of the job.)

Internal: Members of all grain division staff

External: Producers, End Users, Brokers, Industry Professionals, Auditors

IX. Supervisory Responsibility/ Authority to: (Total number of exempt and non-exempt reports. Authority to make what types of decisions.)

Has authority to make decisions as it pertains to major duties & responsibilities with oversight of Head of Merchandising, Vice President of Grain, and Accounting Staff.

X. Promotional Opportunities: (Possible Career Path)

Level 2 Grain Division Managerial Trainee

XI. Job Share Yes No

XII. Additional information:

Need valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance. Ability to sit long periods of time. Ability to handle stressful situations with rapidly changing requirements. Driven to complete tasks and succeed within the organization. Ability to work extended hours during peak busy season.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS: Strong communication, organized, and driven

PREFERRED SKILLS: Grain or farming experience is a plus! Series 3, Finance coursework

What's in it for YOU?

We value your well-being: Our full range of benefits include medical coverage, vision and free dental, discount Rx plan, life insurance, 401k with 5% match, FSA accounts, dependent care accounts, Telehealth, and pet insurance

We value your time: We offer generous time off, company holidays, and volunteer time off