AgReserves
Stephen Balija is an experienced finance professional with a robust background in accounting and financial management. Currently serving as a Senior Accountant at AgReserves, Inc. since November 2017, Stephen is responsible for preparing month-end journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and providing management with analytical insights for decision making. Previously, as Controller at Agri-Lines Irrigation Inc., Stephen managed payroll for over 60 employees and led a team to automate warehouse processes, demonstrating a strong proficiency in financial software such as Sage 100 ERP. Early career roles include accounting internships at notable companies, where Stephen gained valuable experience in reporting, forecasting, and process improvements. Stephen holds an Executive MBA from Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University - Idaho.
AgReserves
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Founded in 1950, AgReserves, Inc. (ARI) is a privately held, for-profit, diversified multinational agriculture company. We diversify investments among four divisions, spanning 30+ US states and international operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Canada, and the United Kingdom: Ranches Division - raising Beef and Dairy cattle with integrated supply chain traceability Permanent Plantings Division - sustainable farming of almonds, pistachios, walnuts, pecan, olives, citrus Row Crops Division - sustainable farming of corn, wheat, alfalfa, carrots, corn, peas, onions, potatoes Our foundational principles grow out of our core values. They shape the corporate and divisional strategies that guide our daily work. Our Core Values include being Customer Focused, Sustainable Producers, People Centered, Engaged Citizens, Performance Motivated, and Land Based. Our Nine World Class initiatives include Employee safety, Food safety, Margin per acres, How we treat people, Best land in the best places, Appearance of our operations, Executing key functions, Leadership development, and Animal handling. We recognize that to become a world-class agricultural organization, it requires world-class employees. There are five characteristics we expect our employees to demonstrate. 1) Be trustworthy 2) Make consistently good decisions 3) Get world class results 4) Be a good team member 5) Be emotionally mature AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.