Membership Milk Accounting

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10h

About The Position

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Milk Accounting associate to join our team at our Membership Division. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate milk weight records, processing milk component tests, handling hauler payments, and supporting our membership functions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, and financial skills, as well as a commitment to quality service.

Requirements

• Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with data management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a similar role or in the agricultural sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weight Reconciliation: Data entry input of paper load sheets/tickets. Balance pounds with dealers bimonthly and purchased pounds with outside suppliers. Verify the accurate input of pounds into appropriate tanks and validate tank calibration charts in the system. Coordinate balancing with team.
• Milk Component Tests: Accumulate, process, and input outside supplier tests as they are received. Create, validate and distribute multiple reports to all receiving plants, Federal and State regulators. Supply the Membership accounting staff with required advance and final reports.
• Hauler Payments: Calculate hauling pool and member hauling deductions. Calculate and process hauler advance and final payments.
• Membership Duties: Update the membership system with information from internal producer notices. Monthly distribution of BTU reports to receiving plants for member and purchased milk.
• Other Responsibilities: Respond to audit information requests from regulatory and financial auditors. Proofread various division documents, including member change forms, newsletters, and annual reports. Attend cooperative committee meetings and delegate meetings as needed. Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
• Backup Roles for Division Support: Backfill member payroll and reconcile calibration worksheets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree