Cforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Grain Finance & Accounting Professional Job opportunity for a Golden Valley, MN location...!! Position Title: Senior Grain Finance & Accounting Professional Location: Remote Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6 months contract Job Type: Full Time- contract- Remote Salary Range: $50ph - $60/ph Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Requirements: Grain Accounting commodities, or hedging SAP GAAP Supply Chain accounting Job Description: This role supports accounting operations related to sourcing, derivatives, inventory, and grain within the Global Accounting function. You will collaborate closely with Sourcing, Shared Services, and Finance teams to ensure accurate external financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP, while also driving process improvements and control initiatives. Key Responsibilities Business Partnership Serve as the primary accounting expert for hedging, commodities, and grain operations across the North America sourcing network and applicable corporate departments. Work closely with sourcing buyers and grain merchandisers on daily commodity positions, inquiries, and strategic projects. Oversee daily hedge transaction processing and resolve issues within the Finance Shared Services team to ensure smooth operations. Drive accuracy in financial records and strengthen internal controls through close collaboration with business stakeholders. Support strategic projects that enhance accounting, reporting, and process excellence Accounting Functional Excellence: Ensure compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and relevant financial regulations. Oversee accounting processes and internal controls for hedging and commodity transactions, addressing control gaps and implementing sustainable solutions. Develop tools and training to promote consistency, efficiency, and appropriate accounting treatment across teams. Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting for both income statement and balance sheet accounts. Approve account reconciliations and journal entries, and assist in the preparation of financial statements. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration 3-7 years of experience in Accounting and/or Financial Reporting Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally Proven ability to lead projects and drive process improvement High attention to detail and ability to analyze and interpret large datasets Proficiency in English required SAP ERP experience preferred CPA or CMA certification preferred Experience with TriplePoint Trade System is a plus Supply Chain accounting experience is a plus Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. Keywords: Grain accounting, Grain Financial About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Get job alerts by email.Sign up now!Join Our Talent Network! Job Snapshot Employee Type Contractor Location St. Louis Park, MN (Onsite) Job Type Accounting Experience Not Specified Date Posted 04/08/2025 Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjcwMTc1LjEwNTA2QGJjZm9yd2FyZGNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t