Accounting Associate

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following our Accessibility Accomodation for Applicants page. Accounting Associate Accounting Full-Time Supports the Plant Controller and plant production management by providing inventory or production reconciliation andreporting. Reconciles production or inventory reports. Generates daily production (batch) reports or inventory reports from the database, compares to shop floor documents and analyzes for discrepancies and variances. Collaborates withproduction or accounting counterparts to resolve discrepancies. Elevates unresolved issues to manager for furtherdirection or support. Processes accounts payable. Processes invoices from vendors then matches to receiving reports and purchaseorders to initiate proper payment, verifying proper account coding. Codes invoices that do not have a related purchase order, accurately tying each to proper expense accounts. Keeps track of financial accruals; Cross-trains with other accounting employees. Cross-trains with other accounting employees to ensure day-to-day functions are accomplished regardless of absences. Participates in the ongoing development, communication andimplementation of team concepts, programs and policies; direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintainfamiliarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impactof individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: Physical Activities: Walking to different departments within the facility. Enters and locates information on a computer.Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. Employees will be in a sitting position for the majority of shifts. Employees will need finger dexterity for typing and 10-key operation throughout the shift. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility. Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites very occasionally. Overnight travel may berequired for training very occasionally. Technical Experience: 1-2 years accounting, clerical, or administrative experience. Use of personal computer, calculator, and 10-keyand a working knowledge of Word and Excel required. Accurate data entry skills with attention to detail and strongorganizational, interpersonal, analytical and verbal/written communication skills required. Preference for food processing or manufacturing organization. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education : Some college, especially accounting classes. We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.