• Support all phases of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, including preparing journal entries, variance analysis, and roll-forwards in more complex accounting areas of the business such as accrued expenses, broker commissions, sales tax liabilities, and payroll related entries. • Support SOX compliance and internal controls by maintaining thorough documentation, adhering to standard processes, and proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen control effectiveness across assigned areas. • Lead or support process improvement initiatives within the GL function, helping to streamline close timelines, automate manual processes, and scale reporting capabilities as the business and regulatory complexity grows. • Partner cross-functional with departments throughout the company to identify ways accounting can provide support to improve business decisions and reporting. • Act as a mentor and technical resource for more junior team members, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture within the broader Accounting organization. • Serve as backup to duties throughout the accounting department as needed such as fixed asset accounting and farm accounting operations. • Be go to person for management on special project work as assigned.