Senior Accountant

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North and South America.

At Mosaic, we help the world grow the food it needs. Want to work somewhere meaningful? Apply today and join our team!

The Services Senior Accountant - Enterprise Business Services is responsible for the accounting and balance sheet reconciliations for various North American accounting activities, which will include participating in the month end close process for all North American locations with an emphasis on inventory accounting activities. Responsibilities will include partnering with multiple internal departments including finance, accounting, and plant operations teams at all Mosaic North American production locations as well as third party service providers to prepare, maintain, and ensure the integrity of all Mosaic inventory monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

What will you do?

• Partner with various internal stakeholders to ensure the accurate completion of monthly close activities, which will include journal entries, allocations, cost center reviews, reconciliations, and warehouse accruals.

• Accounting for North American inventory balance sheet activities.

• Responsible for the monthly preparation and maintenance of support of inventory balance sheet reconciliations and adherence to established monthly deadlines.

• Maintain the integrity of the North American inventory balance sheet account by following established SOX controls.

• Act as primary contact for North American production sites and third-party service providers. Partner with site finance teams and plant operations teams at all Mosaic North American operating locations to ensure accurate costing and reporting, which will include providing strong customer service.

• Other job duties and projects as assigned.

What do you need for this role?

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, or Business with emphasis in Accounting or Finance required.

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• Excellent understanding and familiarity with GAAP and the ability to apply these principles in practice.

• Strong working knowledge of financial and accounting concepts and practices.

• Broad understanding of internal controls.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead through influence and network.

• Ability to work with employees at all levels within the organization.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

• Willingness to collaboratively challenge the business.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Highly motivated and self-directed.

• Strong decision-making skills.

• Ability to adapt to a continually changing business and work environment.

• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize tasks.

• Ability to think creatively with an ability to create innovative solution.

• Strong business acumen.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) with advanced Excel skills

• Experience/knowledge of SAP preferred

What’s In It for You: 

• An attractive base salary + an annual incentive 

• 11 paid holidays each year 

• 401k with a company match and annual company contributions 

• Paid sick leave for when you need it 

• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 

• A hybrid working schedule 

• Outstanding growth opportunities, both within Mosaic and for your skillset