About this role
Join our team as a Sr. Accounting Specialist at our fluid milk manufacturing facility in Minneapolis, MN, where you'll perform a broad range of bookkeeping and accounting duties, occasionally of a difficult or complex nature, in support of daily, monthly, and yearly accounting activities and projects.
Shift: Monday – Friday Days
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Use accounting or production software, databases, and/or spreadsheets
- Maintain accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to supplies and inventory
- Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating reports, preparing budgets or forecasts, assisting with audits, and resolving discrepancies
- Classify, code, and record transactions and post entries to the general ledger
- Verify and process accounts payable and receivable, invoices, payroll, and/or other financial transactions
- Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports; reconcile or note and report any differences found in the records
- Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner
- Communicate with internal and external customers to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies; utilize other team members as needed to resolve
- Assist with or complete month-end closing procedures
- Make standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics
- Generate and distribute standard and ad-hoc reports
- Prepare summaries, charts, and/or graphs as requested
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some post-secondary education or undergraduate degree in accounting or related curriculum preferred
- 2 to 4 years of accounting, book-keeping or related experience
- Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
- Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and company computer systems
- Knowledge of accounting principles
- Able to complete basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
- Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Able to problem solve
- Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
- Able to maintain confidentiality of information
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
Benefits:
- Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work for dairy farm families
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans