Merchandiser Assistant I

Scoular•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Merchandiser Assistant I (MA I) has primary responsibility to perform administrative accounting functions and insure adherence to proper control procedures of the business unit. The MA I must enter all pertinent information in their business unit’s expert system on a daily basis. The Merchandiser Assistant I contributes to positive customer and vendor relations. The MA I is required to report all perceived control policy or procedure concerns to the Controller.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Ability to handle confidential materials
Basic understanding of general accounting principles
Strong math skills
Excellent customer service skills
Basic problem-solving skills
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to accurately and completely conduct repetitive tasks

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of commodities business
Two years of office experience

Responsibilities

Accurate and timely information entry and reporting functions.
Input new contracts, sales information and delivery transactions into the business unit ‘s expert system, covering the entire supply chain process from pre-advise to final settlement stages.
Maintain an organized filing system including invoices, contracts, reports and payment receipts.
Ensure compliance of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
Act as a primary contact for finance for business unit accounting functions.
Accurate reporting and reconciliation of inventory.
Work with operations, Accounting/Control, and contract labor to gather necessary load transaction information.
Provide customer support and coordinate logistics and billing.
Answer merchandiser lines during their absence; provide accurate and timely logistic support (e.g. freight support including barge, vessels, railroad and trucks).
Communicate business position and miscellaneous adjustments to the merchandiser.
Collaborate with the merchant at month end in submitting the final profit and loss statement.
Other duties as assigned.