Accounting Associate

Job Title

Perform a variety of complex clerical and entry level bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Apply accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records. Prepare financial, statistical, and/or technical reports.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Prepare daily production spreadsheets in system while verifying accuracy in SAP

Input daily fluid sales into spreadsheet for accurate billing, ensuring documentation is done correctly and timely

Answer phone, directs calls and welcome visitors

Manage employee cheese sales including distributing cheese, verifying inventory, collecting cash and reconciling weekly sales

Prepare daily and weekly production yields and associated reports

File and maintain clerical records and reports pertinent to accounting, sales and production

Complete coding of invoices in a timely manner for AP payment processing

Track and input capital expenditure payments into spreadsheet for monthly reporting

Maintain accounts payables in good standing including monitoring goods receipt/invoice receipt report (GR/IR) to prevent past due payments

Review vendor statements for accuracy and follow up on any past due payments

Assist the purchasing department with processing purchase orders and accounts payables

Prepare and distribute weekly purchase order report

Verify monthly milk volumes for billing

Reconcile milk and milk products receipts and usages daily and monthly

Identify, recommend improvements, and automate accounting functions in SAP and offline processes. Document findings, areas for improvement, and procedures. Provide support to plant personnel on SAP financial accounting issues

Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

Dedicate effort to safety and participate in required plant safety initiatives

Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment

Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education And Experience

High School Diploma or GED required

Associate's Degree in Accounting preferred

Previous experience in accounting environment preferred

May be required to obtain and maintain certifications and/or licenses in the future

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of company computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and SAP

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to multi-task and problem solve

Able to prioritize and meet deadlines

Able to effectively analyze and interpret data

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans