Accountant

Dairy Farmers of America; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SEMO Tank, a Dairy Farmers of America subsidiary, is seeking an experienced accountant to manage monthly financial reporting, general ledger activity, and lease GAAP compliance. This role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and attention to detail in a manufacturing/industrial setting.

You will participate in budgeting, asset tracking, and collaboration with management to maintain company metrics and ensure proper recording of capital expenditures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience required
• 7+ years preferred but not required for consideration
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience required
• GAAP knowledge and lease accounting understanding desired

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly financial analysis and reporting
• Prepare lease contracts for customers with accuracy
• Assist in fixed asset procurement and asset tracking
• Maintain fixed assets documentation and reporting
• Collaborate with inventory personnel for cycle counts and adjustments
• Assist in annual budget and variance analysis
• Support expense allocation at location and department levels
• Develop and report company metrics for management review
• Demonstrate integrity and professional conduct in all tasks

Skills

Microsoft Excel

SAP ERP

Attention to detail

Organization skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

General Purpose

SEMO Tank (owned by Dairy Farmers of America) sells, leases, and repairs tank trailers and offers a vast inventory of related parts for resale. The accountant shall achieve and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure to complete accurate and timely reporting of the monthly financial statements. The accountant shall also use strong attention to detail, communication skills, and understanding of GAAP requirements relating to leases to prepare new lease contracts for customers. This role will perform budget and expense allocation processes, work with management to establish and maintain company metrics, and ensure accurate recording of company capital expenditure and fixed asset activity.

General Purpose

SEMO Tank (owned by Dairy Farmers of America) sells, leases, and repairs tank trailers and offers a vast inventory of related parts for resale. The accountant shall achieve and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure to complete accurate and timely reporting of the monthly financial statements. The accountant shall also use strong attention to detail, communication skills, and understanding of GAAP requirements relating to leases to prepare new lease contracts for customers. This role will perform budget and expense allocation processes, work with management to establish and maintain company metrics, and ensure accurate recording of company capital expenditure and fixed asset activity.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and analysis of the monthly financials, including drafting internal financial statements, preparing account reconciliations, and recording journal entries to adjust and reclass accounting activity as required
• Prepare lease contracts for tank-trailer customers, using strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills to ensure contract preparation is timely and accurate
• Assist SEMO management in the fixed asset procurement process
• Update and maintain SEMO fixed assets documentation and reporting in accordance with company policy
• Collaborate with SEMO inventory personnel to enter cycle counts, record inventory adjustments, and generate reporting relating to inventory activity
• Assist in preparing the annual budget and monthly budget versus actual analysis
• Assist with the expense allocation process at both the location and departmental level
• Create, modify, and maintain company metrics for timely distribution to management for review and analysis
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• 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.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred
• Certification and/or License - N/A

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Proficient with SAP or similar ERP systems. Experience with SAP is highly preferred
• Able to efficiently prioritize, plan, and organize workload
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to monitor own work to ensure quality
• Able to demonstrate a friendly and professional demeanor while interacting with customers, vendors, and other personnel
• Able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans