Part-time Accounting Assistant

Key Cooperative is a member-owned, rural Iowa cooperative serving agriculture producers. With locations in 13 communities and 6 counties. Key Cooperative provides Agronomy, Energy, Feed and Grain with a small-town, yet professional feel. Our employees take pride in our identity, and they're committed to the success of our owners by delivering innovation, leadership, and performance. If you're looking for a place where you can grow and be proud of what you do each day - you can find this kind of career at Key Cooperative. We are currently hiring a Part-Time Accounting Assistant to join our team in Roland, Iowa (15 NE of Ames, Iowa). In on-site this role, you will support the Accounting Department through a variety of accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, reconciliation, and administrative accounting functions. This position assists with cash application, cash management activities, month-end tasks, account reconciliation s, and general accounting support. The role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting multiple members of the accounting team. this is a p art-time position averaging less than 20 hours per week with flexibility during month-end, year-end, audit, and inventory periods. We offer competitive compensation along with development opportunities, two retirement plans - pension and 401(k). We also offer an amazing family work environment where we all share a passion for agriculture and our member-owners and customers. This role is for you if you have: Previous bookkeeping, banking, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or accounting support experience with a basic understanding of accounting principles. An outstanding work ethic with ability to pay attention to the details Ability to always project a positive attitude to customers and employees while providing outstanding and courteous customer service. What you will be doing: Applying customer payments received through ACH, wire transfers, checks, and other payment methods. Researching and resolving unapplied cash and payment discrepancies. Assisting with processing, coding, and entering accounts payable transactions. Matching invoices to supporting documentation. Assisting with vendor statement reconciliations and follow-up. Preparing bank deposits and related documentation. Assisting with ACH and wire processing. Supporting bank transfers and other cash management activities. Tying supporting documentation to general ledger accounts. Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations. Researching variances and assist in resolving out-of-balance conditions. Preparing recurring accounting schedules and reports. Assisting with month-end close activities. Supporting audit preparation and inventory-related activities. Assisting with special projects and data cleanup initiatives. Providing backup support for other accounting functions as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Key Cooperative