POET Grain Accounting Assistant

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

CULTURE IS KING AT POET

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

Job Summary & Responsibilities

This is an on-site role located in Wichita, KS.

When we show up to work at POET Grain, it’s our job to meet the customer's needs as efficiently as possible.

As a POET Grain Accounting Assistant, you will get the opportunity to work closely with the grain teams at our bioprocessing facilities as well as some of our grain customers. You will also memorialize these interactions in our general ledger and supporting systems as your work plays an integral role in maintaining our customer service and transaction flow, while also helping build the foundation within our contract administration and operations accounting teams. Sound intimidating? Don’t worry. If you are a problem solver, detail-oriented, a good team player, effective communicator and are looking for an opportunity with a strong, growing company in an exciting industry, we can provide you all the necessary training and tools to be successful.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and complete reviews of transactional data.
• Process invoices and other transactions through data entry into systems.
• Maintain grain contract records and ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Receive, scan, organize, and electronically file grain contracts received via mail and email.
• Communicate effectively with grain team members at each bioprocessing facility.
• Contact grain customers via phone to verify banking information for ACH payments.
• Maintain and update role-specific documentation and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Since we are all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year experience in accounting, contract, compliance, or regulatory field.
• Excellent organizational and time management, as well as the ability to embrace change.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Attention to detail but also able to see the “big picture.” For you, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every time.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the capability of learning new programs.
• Desire to learn and understand the “why” behind your responsibilities.

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

Benefits

For eligible team members

• Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations

For eligible team members

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance