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Senior Accountant

Dairy Farmers of America • Athens, TN • 1d ago

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assume responsibility for and/or support accounting processes, including those of a complex nature, for a division,

group, plant, and/or platform. Serve as a resource to the corporate office, field accounting, colleagues, and other

functions within the company by providing guidance and expertise and maintaining and reporting accurate and timely

financial information. 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. Ensure that appropriate controls and compliance processes are

followed.

JOB DUTIES AND 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

Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and various accounting analyses and reports and provide accounting data

or other information needed to prepare the company's internal/external financial information and disclosures

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

Conduct various financial analyses, such as reviewing balance sheet and income statement accounts for

significant, unusual, or unexpected variances (versus forecast, prior year)

Research variances to identify root cause and effectively communicate results of analyses (in verbal or written

form) to accounting/finance management

Coordinate and communicate accounting matters with other functions or departments as needed

Support finance teams or other groups as needed with budgeting/forecasting processes and various supporting

analysis, as applicable

Support internal and external audits and compliance with the company's controls and accounting policies

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

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

management

Lead projects or components of large or complex 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)

5 to 8 years of progressive accounting, finance, or related experience

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

Certification and/or License - CPA certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of US GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)

Strong knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically Excel

Strong analytical skills including the ability to reconcile problematic accounts with unknown and/or multiple

variables

Able to work with superior 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 take ownership for assigned projects and see through to completion

Able to demonstrate solid business judgment and decision-making skills

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 maintain confidentiality of information

Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range $95,000 - $100,000

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