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Accountant

Dairy Farmers of America • Joplin, MO • 1w ago

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, 3nd sales analysis. Work independently with moderate direction.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare monthly balance sheets, balance sheet account reconciliations, income statements, and

profit and loss statements, providing timely and accurate accounting entries within the group or

plant

Perform month-end close procedures, including preparation of journal entries, account

reconciliations, and month-end financial packages/statements

Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts

Review and analyze financials, such as month-end income statement and balance sheet, looking for

discrepancies and trends; investigate unusual or unexpected trends and implement corrective action

Participate and assist with the budgeting and forecasting processes and various supporting

analysis

Assist in the preparation and audit of inventory counts and the inventory production supplies

Perform a variety of accounting duties that may include:

o Coding invoices and setting up new accounts

o Reconciling bank accounts, verifying deposits, and addressing inquiries from banks

o Reconciling cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial

accounts; managing accounts receivable collections

o Verifying and/or completing payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensuring

payments are charged to the appropriate accounts

o Providing cost accounting support by updating current costs including milk, packaging, and

ingredients

o Posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals

Complete or assist with ad-hoc projects, data analysis requests, and management reporting for

multiple levels of management

Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and

accounting statements so that management has accurate and timely information for making financial

decisions. These reports may include profit and loss statements, balance sheets, depreciation

statements, cash flow, debtor and creditor lists, repayment schedules, regulatory reports and

filings

Lead small projects or components of larger accounting-related projects

Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement within areas of responsibility

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

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of

experience and education)

2 to 5 years of progressive accounting, finance, or related experience

Experience with accounting software or applications and Microsoft Office or similar software

Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Solid knowledge of US GAAP (generally 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

TRAVEL

5%-15% (1-3 times per year)

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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