Accountant

Ardent Mills

. Execute core accounting processes for Ardent Mills operating units .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,200 - $111,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing core accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls, and supporting accurate financial reporting and month-end close activities. Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and D365 for financial analysis and reporting, with strong analytical skills to identify trends and propose solutions.

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General Accounting ActivitiesGAAP ComplianceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyFinancial ReportingAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsFinancial CloseFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsData AnalysisProcess DocumentationVariance InvestigationAutomation ImplementationD365 Proficiency

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft D365Microsoft ExcelSAPOracleGreat Plains

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryManufacturing EnvironmentFinancial AuditsProcess RedesignData Integrity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute core accounting processes for Ardent Mills operating units
Ensure accurate financial reporting and support month-end close activities
Maintain compliance with internal controls and external regulations
Validate work, apply accounting policies consistently, meet close timelines, and escalate unusual or higher-risk items with supporting analysis
Assess whether results make sense, identify root causes and trends, connect transactions to financial and operational outcomes, and propose practical next steps
Understand stakeholder deliverables, financial flows, operational drivers, and cross-functional handoffs
Prepare journal entries and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, including travel and purchase cards, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, and intercompany transactions
Investigate and resolve discrepancies
Support month-end and year-end close processes through accurate, timely reporting and current documentation
Support cross-training across the General Accounting Team
Partner with Cashdesk on cash-related reconciliations
Support biannual D365 update testing
Partner with Technical Accounting on complex or emerging matters
Support internal and external audits through documentation, analysis, and issue resolution
Collaborate with IT and operations to automate routine tasks
Identify and implement accounting process efficiencies
Share learning, maintain process documentation, learn new tools and processes, and contribute during process redesign and system implementation
Use reporting and visualization tools, maintain data integrity and standard definitions, and identify repeatable work suitable for automation or AI-enabled improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience
4-5 Years of relevant experience
Experience supporting general accounting activities, such as journal entries, account reconciliations, financial close, or financial reporting
Experience following internal controls and maintaining clear, accurate process documentation
Experience supporting audit requests or providing documentation and analysis for internal or external review
Experience in a food, ingredients, or manufacturing environment is beneficial but not required
Working knowledge of GAAP and foundational financial accounting principles
Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
Ability to learn and effectively use Microsoft D365 or other enterprise resource planning systems; familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or Great Plains is beneficial
Ability to apply GAAP, accounting policies, and internal controls to routine transactions and recognize when issues require escalation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate variances, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions
Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet recurring close and reporting deadlines with accuracy
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting information and resolve questions with finance and business partners
Ability to collaborate across functions, share knowledge, and support consistent accounting processes and team deliverables
Ability to maintain accurate documentation, protect data integrity, and identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or automate routine work
Approximately 10% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional earning potential commensurate with experience
Bonus - MIP, 5% Annual
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
Life and Disability Programs
Voluntary Benefit Programs
Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)