Accounting Associate (Part-Time)

Simmons Foods•Emporia, KS

About The Position

The Accounting Associate supports the Plant Controller and plant production management by reconciling and reporting inventory or production information. This is a salary non-exempt, part-time position. The role reconciles production or inventory reports, processes accounts payable, prepares and distributes reports, and cross-trains with other accounting employees to support day-to-day functions. It also participates in team activities and supports the company’s operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, company policies, and LEAN. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives. The position involves walking between departments, using a computer and telephone, communicating with customers, vendors, and employees, and visually checking information that may be in small print. Most of the shift is spent sitting, with finger dexterity required for typing and 10-key operation. Personal protective equipment is used as required when visiting a facility. Domestic travel to multiple facilities or work sites is very occasional; occasional overnight travel may be required for training.

Requirements

1–2 years of accounting, clerical, or administrative experience.
Basic understanding of mathematics and accounting principles.
Personal computer, calculator, and 10-key skills.
Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
Accurate data-entry skills and attention to detail.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy while remaining detail-oriented and organized.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems.
Experience in a food-processing or manufacturing organization is preferred.
Some college education, especially accounting classes.
Military experience is valued.

Responsibilities

Reconcile production or inventory reports by comparing database-generated reports with shop-floor documents, analyzing discrepancies and variances, and collaborating with production or accounting counterparts to resolve issues.
Escalate unresolved reconciliation issues to a manager for direction or support.
Process vendor invoices, match them to receiving reports and purchase orders, verify account coding, and initiate proper payment.
Code invoices without a related purchase order to the appropriate expense accounts.
Generate weekly summary reports and communicate them to the management team.
File invoices accurately and maintain the filing system.
Track financial accruals, identify and estimate costs, and communicate accruals to a supervisor.
Determine the taxability of items and code them accordingly.
Review, prepare, and distribute reports and estimates accurately and on time; respond to questions about reports.
Cross-train with other accounting employees to ensure day-to-day functions are covered during absences.
Participate in team development, communication, implementation of team concepts and policies, and appropriate team meetings.
Coordinate work with team members, support team cohesiveness, and help identify and resolve issues that affect it.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, company policies, and LEAN, and communicate concerns or improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.