Accounting Associate

Work at Simmons•Van Buren, AR

About The Position

The Accounting Associate supports the Plant Controller and plant production management by reconciling and reporting inventory or production information, processing accounts payable, preparing and distributing reports, and tracking financial accruals. The role works with production and accounting counterparts to resolve discrepancies and escalates unresolved issues to a manager. It also supports day-to-day accounting coverage through cross-training and contributes to team coordination and the organization’s operating systems.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Reconcile production or inventory reports by comparing database reports with shop-floor documents and analyzing discrepancies or variances.
Work with production or accounting counterparts to resolve discrepancies and elevate unresolved issues to a manager.
Process vendor invoices, match them to receiving reports and purchase orders, verify account coding, and code invoices without purchase orders to the appropriate expense accounts.
Generate and communicate weekly summary reports to management; prepare and distribute other reports and estimates accurately and on time, and respond to questions.
File invoices accurately and maintain the filing system.
Track financial accruals, identify and estimate costs, and communicate them to a supervisor.
Determine the taxability of items and code them accordingly.
Cross-train with other accounting employees to support day-to-day operations during absences.
Participate in team meetings and the development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, policies, and best practices.
Support Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, company policies, and LEAN, and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.