Accounting Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America • Rockford, IL • 3d ago

Job Description

Schedule: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with 1 weekend per month-end inventory support

Pay: $24.00 to $29.00 / hour based on experience

GENERAL PURPOSE

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. Perform work in accordance with accepted procedures and established guidelines. Ensure accurate accounting records; research and resolve discrepancies. Resolve atypical problems and serve as a resource to others. Prepare financial, statistical, production, and/or technical reports. Demonstrate full proficiency of bookkeeping accounting principles, but not at the skill and knowledge level of a fully trained accountant.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· 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

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· 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, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· 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

· Able to work one (1) weekend a month for inventory

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $24.00 - $29.00 / hour

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