Senior Accountant

Ardent Mills

. Perform and oversee medium- to high-complexity general accounting activities .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $107,700 - $129,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in general accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal control requirements. Proficient in evaluating financial results and implementing process improvements to enhance reporting and data quality.

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General Accounting ActivitiesUS GAAP ComplianceMicrosoft D365 ERPFinancial ReportingInternal Control Requirements

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsAccrualsMonth-End CloseYear-End CloseVariance AnalysisProcess DocumentationFinancial AccountingConsolidation ProcessesRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Guidance and FeedbackStakeholder CommunicationIssue ResolutionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelEnterprise Resource Planning Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryIngredientsManufacturing Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and oversee medium- to high-complexity general accounting activities
Prepare and execute complex journal entries across assigned areas
Evaluate balance-sheet results, identify root causes and trends, and provide recommendations
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Partner with Sales and Human Resources on trade, broker, payroll, benefit, and related accounting matters
Provide accounting guidance, review, and cross-training support to General Accountants and other team members
Support biannual Microsoft D365 update testing and update documentation
Partner with Technical Accounting on complex accounting matters and support monthly consolidation
Provide FP&A with variance analysis and insights
Support internal and external audits with documentation, analysis, and timely responses
Identify and implement workflow improvements and control enhancements
Strengthen accountability through validation, corrective action, documentation, stakeholder communication, and issue resolution
Collaborate with IT and operations to automate routine tasks and improve reporting and data quality
Own and maintain accounting policies, procedures, process documentation, and control narratives
Ensure accounting practices align with US GAAP, company standards, and business requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience
6+ years of relevant experience
Experience independently performing complex general accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end and year-end close
Experience researching non-routine accounting matters, documenting conclusions, and applying US GAAP and internal control requirements
Experience with process documentation and related support
Experience supporting internal and external audits, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests
Experience using an enterprise resource planning system, preferably Microsoft D365 or a comparable platform
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proficiency in Microsoft D365 or comparable ERP systems
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial accounting, account reconciliations, close and consolidation processes, financial reporting, and internal control requirements
Ability to evaluate financial results, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions
Ability to identify and implement process and control improvements
Ability to review work, provide guidance and feedback, and support technical development and cross-training
CPA or other relevant accounting certification preferred
Experience working in a food, ingredients, or manufacturing environment preferred
Less than 5% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus - MIP, 10% 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)