Senior Accountant

Oberweis Dairy is an iconic, family-owned dairy company with nearly a century of history and a reputation for exceptional quality. Best known for its premium milk and ice cream, Oberweis has built a highly recognized brand across the Midwest through its retail stores, home delivery business, and grocery distribution channels. The company combines the heritage of a longstanding family business with continued opportunities for growth and innovation.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Finance and in collaboration with company management and staff, the Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger and related accounting processes to ensure the accurate and timely processing of transactions and production of financial statements, reports, and analyses. The Senior Accountant works closely with the Director of Finance in the analysis of costs and financial results and the preparation of budgets.

Major Accountabilities

1. Prepare and process journal entries throughout the month and at month-end. Ensure that transactions from subsystems and other sources are processed and coded accurately and timely.

2. Close the general ledger and produce financial statements and reports within established deadlines.

3. Maintain the general ledger chart of accounts to facilitate meaningful and efficient tracking and reporting of sales, costs, assets, and liabilities.

4. Reconcile balance sheet accounts; investigate, resolve, and report discrepancies.

5. Reconcile all cash transactions with corresponding bank statements.

6. Weekly/monthly bank reconciliations. Prepare and post pertinent journal entries.

7. Reconcile and report sales and credits for certain customers; provide details required by these customers and serve as a resource for questions and issues.

8. Research transactions and prepare analyses in response to inquiries from the Director of Finance, management, customers, external auditors, etc.

9. Prepare and file Sales & Use Tax and other state and industry reports.

10. Perform other projects, analyses, and duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

11. Develop and maintain procedures and documentation for accounting-related processes; recommend and implement process improvements.

12. Other duties as assigned

Skills & Experience

1. Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or equivalent; Accounting major preferred.

2. Minimum of three (3) years' accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

3. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Experience using report-writing and query tools (e.g., Business Central) highly desired.

4. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other team members.

5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Please note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Success Factor

Accurate reporting of numbers and record keeping and ability to problem solve. Results driven and excellent communication/verbal presentation are keys to being successful in this position.

Working Conditions

Office environment and occasional need to venture into freezer to observe inventory counts

Additional Information

• Expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures.

• Portray a positive attitude at all times.

• Your trust, honesty, integrity and confidentiality are a company must.

• Expected to treat people fairly and with dignity even when there are disagreements or problems.

• Respond effectively to legitimate concerns raised by employees.

• Responsible for gathering and sharing information on any issues that need addressing with management so that we can effectively develop positive employee relations.