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Accountant II
Dairy Farmers of America
Job Description
General Purpose:
Apply principles of accounting to perform month-end close tasks, prepare and review financial statements, complete financial data analysis and reporting, perform account reconciliation, and trouble-shoot accounting-related issues. Perform activities related to journal entries, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory valuation, reconciliation, and sales analysis. Work independently with moderate direction.
Job Responsibilities
Perform and/or assist in the completion of the monthly accounting close process and ensure that all journal entries for assigned areas are timely, accurate, and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Prepare assigned monthly journal entries and account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner and ensure appropriate supporting documentation for each.
Support SSC AP where applicable for review of GL coding, audit receiving process for timely completion and audit open PO report.
Prepare all month end AP accruals to include milk and freight accrual / analysis
Manage site Credit Card program and ensure compliance
Manages Fixed Asset and Depreciation and coordinate communication with plant management.
Prepare Federal Market monthly report.
Prepare Milk Accrual for monthly posting.
Plant Spend tracking and review of GL coding.
Assist with plant budget process.
Complete intercompany transactions and reconciliations
Support adherence to DFA policies and audit of internal control.
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 required.
Travel Requirements:
5-15% (1-3 times a year)
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting CPA/CMA preferred but not required.
3-5 years’ experience in accounting
Proficient with spreadsheets
Experience in a manufacturing plant is desirable.
Strong knowledge of Accounting principles
Experience with ERP systems JDE preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Solid knowledge of US GAAP (Genreally accepted accounting principles)
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically Excel.
Analytical skills including the ability to reconcile problematic accounts.
Able to work with high accuracy and attention to detail.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Able to work independently on tasks or projects after a brief explanation of the desired results.
Able to work independently in an office or remote working environment.
Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e. organizational skills)
Able to work with a sense of urgency and within deadlines
Able to take ownership for assigned projects and see through to completion
Able to maintain confidentiality of information
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
An Equal Opportunity Employer