Accounting Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America•Dalbo Township, MN

About The Position

General Purpose Perform a variety of bookkeeping and accounting duties in support of daily, monthly, and yearly accounting activities and projects. Apply established procedures in the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records. Ensure accurate accounting records; research and resolve discrepancies. Prepare financial, statistical, production, and/or technical reports. Demonstrate proficiency of bookkeeping accounting principles, but not at the skill and knowledge level of a fully trained accountant.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1 to 3 years of accounting, book-keeping or related experience
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an Intermediate level
Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Able to complete basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Able to follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, including the ability to prioritize
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to problem solve
Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
Able to maintain confidentiality of information
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education or undergraduate degree in accounting or related curriculum preferred
Knowledge of SAP preferred.
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

Capture and classify cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines, projects, or departments
Accurately set up new finished goods items and Bill of Material (BOM) components
Prepare weekly KPI metrics report
Use accounting or production software, databases, and/or spreadsheets
Maintain accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to supplies and inventory
Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating reports, preparing budgets or forecasts, assisting with audits, and resolving discrepancies
Classify, code, and record transactions and post entries to the general ledger
Verify and process accounts payable and receivable, invoices, payroll, and/or other financial transactions
Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports; reconcile or note and report any differences found in the records
Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner
Communicate with internal and external customers to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies; utilize other team members as needed to resolve
Assist with or complete month-end closing procedures
Assist with preparation of annual budget
Make standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics
Generate, prepare, and distribute standard and ad-hoc reports
Prepare summaries, charts, and/or graphs as requested
Refer complex or atypical problems to higher level accounting employees