Staff Accountant

Dairy Farmers of America • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers, is hiring a Staff Accountant for its DFA Dairy Brands centralized Fixed Assets Group. The role serves as a financial and accounting resource, providing technical knowledge of fixed assets and lease accounting. It is accountable for recording the cost of newly acquired fixed assets, tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and accounting for fixed-asset dispositions.

The position prepares financial statements and accounting entries, maintains financial records and general ledger accounts, supports monthly close and reconciliations, and handles a range of fixed-asset and lease-accounting tasks. The role also supports capital-spend projects, asset inventories and audits, and information requests. The position is located at 14760 Trinity Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Up to 2 years of accounting, finance, or related experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Knowledge of GAAP, balance sheet and income statement methods, internal controls, and other areas related to financial reporting.
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically accounting software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to conduct research into issues or situations.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals.
• Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements, and provide timely and accurate accounting entries within the group or plant.
• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations; assist with monthly close processes and ensure entries are reconciled, reviewed, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review construction-in-progress (CIP) accounts to ensure balances are appropriate.
• Monitor asset capitalization and retirement.
• Test depreciation calculations as needed.
• Reconcile fixed-asset accounts, including reconciling the fixed assets sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Analyze capital lease agreements and establish the appropriate accounting.
• Compile leaseback packages for quarterly submission.
• Support project managers with capital spend and P4K system needs.
• Assist in coordinating fixed-asset inventories and audits with audit teams.
• Prepare or provide information and reports as scheduled or required.
• Respond to information requests, review financial statements, and assist with audits.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits begin on the first of the month after the start date.
• 401(k) with company contribution, 100% vested on the first day of eligibility.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Service recognition and employee rewards.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level