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How much do grain accounting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for grain accounting in the United States is $22.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Grain Accounting job?

A Grain Accounting job involves tracking and managing grain transactions, including purchases, sales, storage, and transportation. Responsibilities typically include reconciling inventory, processing settlements, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and preparing financial reports. Grain accountants work closely with farmers, grain elevators, and commodity traders to ensure accurate financial records. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of agricultural markets are essential for success in this role.

What does a typical day look like for someone in a Grain Accounting position?

A typical day in Grain Accounting involves processing and reconciling grain transactions, managing inventory records, preparing financial reports, and verifying contracts between farmers, suppliers, and buyers. You'll collaborate closely with grain merchandisers, operations staff, and logistics teams to ensure accurate records and smooth movement of commodities. Responsibilities also include monitoring scale tickets, handling settlements, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This role offers exposure to both accounting and operational sides of the agribusiness, making it a dynamic and interactive position. Grain Accountants often find opportunities for advancement into senior accounting roles, commodity trading, or management positions within the agricultural supply chain.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Grain Accounting position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Grain Accounting, you need a solid background in accounting principles, attention to detail, and knowledge of agricultural or commodity markets, often supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Proficiency in specialized grain accounting software, ERP systems, and Excel is commonly required, with experience in industry certifications like CPA or CMA being a plus. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to multitask are valuable soft skills for this role. These capabilities are essential to accurately track grain inventory, reconcile transactions, and ensure compliance within a fast-paced agricultural environment.

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Infographic showing various Grain Accounting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,928 per year, or $22.1 per hour.
Grain Originator - Topflight Grain Cooperative - Lincoln, IL

Grain Originator - Topflight Grain Cooperative - Lincoln, IL

GROWMARK, Inc.

Lincoln, IL

$55K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Growmark rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 57 rated farming


Job description

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

Grain Originator / Branch Manager

Salary Range: $55,000-$75,000

About the Role

Topflight Grain is seeking motivated, relationship-focused individuals to join our team as a Grain Originator / Branch Manager. This role combines customer service, grain merchandising support, grain accounting, and daily facility operations to help serve our producers and local communities.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building long-term relationships with farmers, working in agriculture, and being part of a fast-paced team environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting customer grain marketing needs while ensuring efficient and accurate grain handling and settlement operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective customers
  • Provide excellent customer service and timely communication to patrons
  • Maintain current grain market knowledge and communicate market information to customers
  • Assist customers with grain contracts and available marketing options
  • Purchase grain from patrons and maintain accurate contract documentation
  • Prepare grain settlements and customer payments
  • Operate grain scales and grain accounting systems
  • Accurately process inbound and outbound grain tickets
  • Test grain for moisture, test weight, foreign material, and damage
  • Coordinate grain logistics and trucking activities with operations personnel
  • Communicate daily with Elevator Superintendents and Operations Management regarding grain movement plans
  • Monitor delayed price contracts and contract signature status
  • Assist in resolving customer concerns professionally and promptly
  • Supervise and assist seasonal harvest employees
  • Promote and maintain a safe work environment for employees, customers, and vendors

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for individuals who:

  • Enjoy working directly with producers and customers
  • Take pride in accuracy and attention to detail
  • Communicate professionally and respectfully
  • Thrive in a team-oriented agricultural environment
  • Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and strong work ethic

Qualifications

  • Agriculture-related education or experience preferred
  • Knowledge of the grain industry and grain handling practices preferred
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Basic computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Office
  • Experience with grain accounting or scale systems such as Agris or OneWeigh preferred
  • Valid Class D driver’s license required

Work Environment & Schedule

  • Primarily office-based with regular interaction in grain handling environments
  • Exposure to grain dust and seasonal harvest noise
  • Monday–Friday schedule with extended hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime during harvest seasons as needed

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and handling/fingering activities
  • Occasional climbing, bending, kneeling, and driving

Equal Opportunity Employer

Topflight Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is considered at-will.

In addition to competitive pay, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. Benefits may include retirement, health and wellness, paid time off, supplemental or incidental coverage, and more.

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.
 
Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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About GROWMARK

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GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

Industry

Clean energy services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Bloomington, IL, US

Year founded

1927

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