Accountant (Hybrid)

AccountantThe Accountant is responsible for executing core accounting processes for the Ardent Mills operating units. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, supports month-end close activities, and maintains compliance with internal controls and external regulations. The Accountant is responsible for validating work, applying accounting policies consistently, meeting close timelines, and escalating unusual or higher-risk items with supporting analysis. The position serves multiple areas of the business and plant locations within Ardent Mills, requiring strong coordination and communication skills.Responsibilities:Assess whether results make sense, identify root causes and trends, connect transactions to financial and operational outcomes, and propose a practical next step when issues are found.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, investigating and resolving discrepancies.Support month-end and year-end close processes by ensuring accurate, timely reporting and maintaining current documentation for accounting policies and procedures.Support Cross Training across the General Accounting Team.Partner with Cashdesk on any Cash Related Reconciliations.Support biannual D365 Update Testing.Partner with Technical Accounting on complex or emerging matters.Support internal and external audits through timely documentation, analysis, and issue resolution.Collaborate with IT and operations to automate routine tasks.Identify and implement efficiencies in accounting processes.Share learning, maintain current process documentation, learn new tools and processes, and contribute constructively 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.Education:Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience.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.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: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.Location:Denver COAddress: 1875 Lawrence Street, Denver CO, 80202Additional Locations (if applicable):Employment Type: Full timeAdditional Information:Competitive Compensation: We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate's unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $93,200.00 - $111,800.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 5% Annual.Benefits:At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • 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).Application Deadline:Ardent Mills accept applications on a rolling basis without a deadline for application.EEO Commitment:At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.Role Designation:Ardent Mills is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. This role follows a hybrid work arrangement and will be based in the assigned work location. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person from their assigned office location two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday), except when traveling for business.Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer :At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills' Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com