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Controller

Omaha, NE

$130K - $150K/yr

Grain accounting experience is strongly perferred * AGRIS system experience is a significant and highly valued bonus * Experience with commodities and derivatives accounting * Strong balance sheet ...

Manage all day-to-day accounting operations including grain accounting, A/R, A/P, inventory, and marked-to-market accounting for CSC and subsidiaries, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. * Assist ...

Manage all day-to-day accounting operations including grain accounting, A/R, A/P, inventory, and marked-to-market accounting for CSC and subsidiaries, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. * Assist ...

Grain Clerk

Kimball, NE · On-site

$37K - $37K/yr

The Grain Clerk will perform general office, accounting and inventory functions while working closely with other employees and area producers. This position may require extended hours during peak ...

Elevator Clerk

Wolf Point, MT · On-site

$17.50 - $22.25/hr

Organizational Background Columbia Grain International, LLC. is a long time established full ... Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department. * Manage, prepare and ...

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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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$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

If you're a Controller who is successful today and know you're capable of more influence, visibility, and impact, this is the kind of role that accelerates your trajectory.

Our client is a privately held, family-owned ag and commodities organization in central Illinois that is well established, financially stable, and entering a phase where stronger financial structure, clearer reporting, and enhanced forecasting are critical to continued success, creating a high-visibility opportunity to work closely with ownership, shape financial processes, and influence how decisions are made, not just report the results.

The organization operates across grain and value-added agricultural products and offers a collaborative, open, and transparent culture. The location provides a significantly lower cost of living than major metros while remaining accessible to larger regional markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build, strengthen, and maintain financial controls, compliance structure, and accounting processes
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close with strong ownership of balance sheet accuracy
  • Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights that help leadership reduce noise in reporting and better understand performance drivers
  • Develop and advance FP&A capabilities including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling
  • Partner closely with operations and commercial teams to align financial results with business activity
  • Support external audits and maintain relationships with outside accounting firms and advisors
  • Identify and implement process improvements while constructively challenging the status quo
  • Lead and mentor a small accounting team while remaining a hands-on contributor

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
    CPA preferred but not required
  • Controller or senior accounting leadership experience in an operating company or closely held business
  • Grain accounting experience is strongly perferred
  • AGRIS system experience is a significant and highly valued bonus
  • Experience with commodities and derivatives accounting
  • Strong balance sheet knowledge and technical accounting fundamentals
  • Exposure to external audit or public accounting audit
  • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and financial analysis
  • Experience leading or mentoring a small team
  • Collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with ownership

Why This Role:

  • High-impact role with meaningful influence over financial direction
  • Privately held, family-owned organization with practical decision-making and minimal bureaucracy
  • Opportunity to build, improve, and modernize processes rather than just maintain them
  • Competitive compensation and possible relocation assistance

Confidentiality Notice:

The company name and specific location will be disclosed later in the interview process. All inquiries and applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Location: Central Illinois region
Compensation: $130,000 to $150,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
Relocation Assistance: May be available for the right candidate
Employment Type: Full-time, exempt