Broker Asst - MID-CO Commodities. - Bloomington, IL

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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What Will You Do

MID-CO is a leading provider of grain market solutions and agricultural services. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional value and expertise to our clients and affiliates within the GROWMARK network. We are seeking a dedicated Broker Assistant to join our team, responsible for ensuring the seamless processing of orders, managing customer information, and maintaining accurate accounting records.

• Dispatch and record orders with clearing brokers using electronic order entry systems and phone communication.
• Monitor the status of work orders, conduct verifications with clearing brokers, and assist in resolving any discrepancies.
• Handle margin calls and excess funds by initiating cash movements and verifying transactions.
• Verify the accuracy of daily futures and options trades and input daily activity into the accounting system.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries and provide exceptional customer service.
• Manage administrative tasks such as updating trading platform billing, sending customer notifications, and processing invoices.

What Skills are Required

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong math and accounting skills, with the ability to work with complex reconciliations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, and willingness to learn new software tools.

Why Join Us

• Excellent Health and Wellness Benefits – medical, dental, vision, onsite and online nurses, wellness activities, FSA and HSA options. 
• Robust Financial Benefits – fully funded company pension, 401(k) company match, competitive performance-based compensation. 
• Emphasis on Work-Life Balance – generous PTO starting at 3 weeks, 1 paid volunteer day per year, 2 weeks of paid parental leave, and flex work schedules available. 
• Industry Leading Training Opportunities – in-house training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.