Accounting Assistant

A Day in the Life:

The Accounting Assistant will play a crucial role in classifying, examining, and analyzing accounting records, contributing to the preparation of financial statements and reports. This position is responsible for administering Accounts Receivable, invoices, and various other related clerical functions, ensuring accuracy and maintaining a clear audit trail for all financial transactions.

 What You’ll Be Doing:

•  Process a full range of invoices, including commodity and freight, meticulously verifying the accuracy of the correct counterparty, amount, and banking instructions.
• Verify payment terms, approval signatures, and valid general ledger account codes, ensuring the accuracy of counterparty invoices in relation to price, quantity, and terms.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in invoices, customer payments, and clear balances, ensuring accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Coordinate all communication with counterparties regarding invoices, payments, customer service inquiries, and special requests.
• Prioritize multiple tasks effectively and provide flexibility to work on special projects as requested.
• Perform other general administrative duties as assigned within the finance department.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• High school graduate required. A College degree in Accounting/Finance is preferred.
• 2+ years of previous Accounts Payable experience is preferred.
• Dedication to excellence, flexibility, and strong teamwork skills are essential.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks while paying close attention to details.
• High aptitude for numbers and strong analytical skills.
• Computer literate at an intermediate level in Microsoft Suite products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and manage work, even in times of challenge or change.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Benefits: 

• Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing paid parental leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement – after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.
• Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge