Accounting - Accountant I - Cabool

Western Dairy Transport LLC • Cabool, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant I is responsible for performing hands-on accounting activities with a primary focus on preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations. This role supports the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and assists with month-end close, audits, and financial reporting. The position requires strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and the ability to work within established accounting procedures. Essential Job Functions: Perform monthly account reconciliations, exercise judgment to identify, research, and resolve reconciling items Independently prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy, proper classification, and adequate supporting documentation Evaluate selected transactions for accuracy and proper account coding Assist with month-end and year-end close processes Responsible for monthly bank account reconciliations, addressing inquiries from banks Support year-end financial statement audit and internal review requests by preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting issues Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid Driver's license in state of residency with acceptable driving record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to the company random drug and alcohol program
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Proficiency in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel, 10 key, and Google Workspace

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 0–2 years of accounting experience
• Prior experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly account reconciliations, exercise judgment to identify, research, and resolve reconciling items
• Independently prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy, proper classification, and adequate supporting documentation
• Evaluate selected transactions for accuracy and proper account coding
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Responsible for monthly bank account reconciliations, addressing inquiries from banks
• Support year-end financial statement audit and internal review requests by preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting issues
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees