Accounting Specialist

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAccounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, SupplyAccounts ReceivableAssisting customers over the phone and in person with questions about billing.Posting payments, processing energy transactions, and reconciling sales and deposits from locations.Maintain reporting tasks for account and payment reconciliation.Accounts PayableMatch invoices with receivers and purchase orders and prep for processingResponsible for processing specified vendorsProcess invoices for paymentAssist with resolving questions and conflicts on invoicesAssure proper approvals are obtained for paymentsMaintain reporting tasks for validation on accounts payable invoiceSupplySeasonal supply payables support (Spring Fertilizer/Freight, Late Summer Seed, etc.)Assist Finance Specialist on financing through 3rd party finance vendors (Rado, JDF, CC)Assist Finance Specialist with FIR’s and payments received through FIR process.Seed warehouse support for Seed Procurement Manager and seed warehouse crews.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSProvide excellent internal and external customer service.Provide additional support to other divisions within the company as neededProvide support to customer service representative as scheduled.Assist co-workers with questions and miscellaneous informationAbility to plan, organize, and handle multiple tasks. Prioritize work, and deal with deadlines.Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a self-starter who requires little supervision.Willing to work additional hours beyond the normal work week during month end, year-end, and audit preparation.Experience in accounting, billing, and credit preferred.EDUCATIONRequires a minimum of an associate’s degree in accounting with a bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred. Comparable experience may substitute education.FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIESDemonstrated ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environmentAbility to communicate effectively with company managers, employees, customers, stockholders, and outside third-party interestsDemonstrated organization, planning, and problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work, and with ability to perform under schedules and deadlinesProven computer and attention-to-detail skills and the ability to use the computer to enhance business processesOTHER REQUIREMENTSA valid driver’s licenseMust be able to move/lift up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities are required such as close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus #J-18808-Ljbffr