What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at JDH?
At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886, we’ve been proudly family-owned for five generations, and our roots in the industry run deep. From our mills and storage facilities to our corporate offices, our jobs provide a safe and supportive place to grow and reach your potential.
Our experienced commodity traders manage grains, co-products, manufactured animal feed and animal feed ingredients. We work closely with a wide variety of origin markets to move commodities to destinations with demand. Using our extensive transportation network—including rail, truck and barge—we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia.
But we don’t just trade commodities, we deliver reliability, value and the promise of doing what’s right. Whether it’s ensuring quality standards or finding innovative solutions, we’re here to challenge the status quo and keep the industry evolving.
With a wide variety of career opportunities, you can find your fit, whether it’s working at one of our feed mills, managing logistics, trucking items to their destination or balancing the books at one of our office locations.
At JDH, we value hard work and the drive to seek out what’s next. Together, with our team of dedicated professionals, we believe we’re building a better future for agriculture.
SUMMARY:
The Assistant Controller is responsible for business unit accounting duties for the JDH - Idaho region, including multiple dairy feed manufacturing/processing facilities with 50 employees and P&L business unit autonomy.
Perform business unit accounting duties including:
- Inventory analysis and reconciliation
- Month-end journal entries
- Plant cost accounting
- Sales margin analysis
- Operating expense analysis
- Mark-to-market accounting
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in accounting or related field required.
- Prefer one to three years of related work experience in the agriculture industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of mark to market accounting, grain contracts, and GAAP/IFRS required.
- Experience with month end closing and reconciliation.
- Understanding of sales margin, commodity pricing and operating expense analysis.
- High level of Excel proficiency required.
- Knowledge of Agris preferred.
Physical Demands
· Frequent sitting, use of computer, communication via telephone
· Ability to navigate an office environment.