Finance Associate: Full Time 2015-UNI03409 Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive—a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field. With nearly 150 years of experience Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. We have 143,000 employees in 67 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where we live and work. Learn more at www.cargill.com.Description Position Objective: Think about a career where you get to be a key player in safeguarding Cargill's assets and contributing to the company's profitability. Your career path could take you to a special project on the implementation of a new technology or working on cross-functional international teams. A career in accounting at Cargill means you get to be a business partner to help Cargill reach its strategic initiatives. Choosing a career at Cargill means you are on the fast-track to success! Principal Accountabilities: * Apply finance and accounting skills by participating in cross-functional teams within your department. * Provide analysis of various business activities (i.e, expenses, supply chain, etc…) * Ensure the security of financial and fixed assets. * Responsibility for proper valuation of assets and liabilities. * Compile operating results to measure productivity, control losses, etc. * Potential to manage staff within one to two years of starting. * Prepare/monitor monthly budgets and communicate key information to team. * Justify and account for capital expenditures. * Potential for frequent interaction with information technology, operations, financial reporting, merchandising, production and sales personnel. * Participate in automation projects or maintain and upgrade systems and processes. * Interact with Cargill employees diverse in language ability, educational levels and experiences. Communication Methods to Accomplish Key Areas: * Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills. * Sound judgment and decision making skills, even when outcome is uncertain. * Comfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo. * Strong oral and written communication skills; strong persuasion and negotiation skills. * Effective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment; coaching and developing others. * Display the essential leadership qualities of integrity, conviction and courage. * Motivated and driven to succeed. * Adaptable, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, price-volatile, changing environment. Environment: * Quick integration into the business through clear work expectations and responsibilities. * Team oriented, fast-paced and hands-on. * Plant or office setting. Plant setting could include but is not limited to the following: steps, confined spaces, grain dust, livestock. Other: * Positions are located across the U.S. * The majority of recruiting and interviewing will be done during Fall 2014.Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Finance from an accredited school * Have an interest in doing accounting-based work * Must be willing to relocate as positions are located in various U.S. locations * Must be graduating between December 2014 and June 2015 AND be available for full-time employment by June 2015. * Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer Desired Qualifications: * Overall Major GPA of 3.0 or higher GPA preferred. * Fluency in a second language * Previous experience in of the following: Cost Accounting, Production/Manufacturing Experience, Farmhand Experience, and/or Previous Finance/Accounting Internships All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Job Finance/AccountingPrimary Location US-FL-Coral GablesOther Locations US-MN-Hopkins, United States, US-GA-Gainesville | |