Accounting Associate

Job TitlePerform a variety of complex clerical and entry level bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Apply accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records. Prepare financial, statistical, and/or technical reports.Job Duties And Responsibilities- Prepare daily production spreadsheets in system while verifying accuracy in SAP- Input daily fluid sales into spreadsheet for accurate billing, ensuring documentation is done correctly and timely- Answer phone, directs calls and welcome visitors- Manage employee cheese sales including distributing cheese, verifying inventory, collecting cash and reconciling weekly sales- Prepare daily and weekly production yields and associated reports- File and maintain clerical records and reports pertinent to accounting, sales and production- Complete coding of invoices in a timely manner for AP payment processing- Track and input capital expenditure payments into spreadsheet for monthly reporting- Maintain accounts payables in good standing including monitoring goods receipt/invoice receipt report (GR/IR) to prevent past due payments- Review vendor statements for accuracy and follow up on any past due payments- Assist the purchasing department with processing purchase orders and accounts payables- Prepare and distribute weekly purchase order report- Verify monthly milk volumes for billing- Reconcile milk and milk products receipts and usages daily and monthly- Identify, recommend improvements, and automate accounting functions in SAP and offline processes.

Document findings, areas for improvement, and procedures. Provide support to plant personnel on SAP financial accounting issues- Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues- Dedicate effort to safety and participate in required plant safety initiatives- Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment- Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity- Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)- Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as requiredEducation And Experience- High School Diploma or GED required- Associate's Degree in Accounting preferred- Previous experience in accounting environment preferred- May be required to obtain and maintain certifications and/or licenses in the futureKnowledge, Skills, And Abilities- Knowledge of company computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and SAP- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing- Able to multi-task and problem solve- Able to prioritize and meet deadlines- Able to effectively analyze and interpret data- Must be able to read, write, and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans