Accounting Associate

Dairy Challenge; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an organized clerk to perform a variety of clerical and entry level bookkeeping tasks in our California facility. The role includes SAP-based production spreadsheets, daily sales input, invoice coding, and accounts payable activities.

The position requires basic accounting knowledge, Excel proficiency, and the ability to communicate clearly. Equal opportunity employer; on-site work in California with standard safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Previous experience in accounting environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily production spreadsheets in system while verifying accuracy in SAP.
• Input daily fluid sales into spreadsheet for accurate billing, ensuring documentation is done correctly and timely.
• Answer phone, directs calls and welcome visitors.
• Manage employee cheese sales including distributing cheese, verifying inventory, collecting cash and reconciling weekly sales.
• Prepare daily and weekly production yields and associated reports.
• File and maintain clerical records and reports pertinent to accounting, sales and production.
• Complete coding of invoices in a timely manner for AP payment processing.
• Track and input capital expenditure payments into spreadsheet for monthly reporting.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Communication

Data analysis

Multitasking

English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Perform a variety of complex clerical and entry level bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Apply accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records. Prepare financial, statistical, and/or technical reports.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare daily production spreadsheets in system while verifying accuracy in SAP
• Input daily fluid sales into spreadsheet for accurate billing, ensuring documentation is done correctly and timely
• Answer phone, directs calls and welcome visitors
• Manage employee cheese sales including distributing cheese, verifying inventory, collecting cash and reconciling weekly sales
• Prepare daily and weekly production yields and associated reports
• File and maintain clerical records and reports pertinent to accounting, sales and production
• Complete coding of invoices in a timely manner for AP payment processing
• Track and input capital expenditure payments into spreadsheet for monthly reporting
• Maintain accounts payables in good standing including monitoring goods receipt/invoice receipt report (GR/IR) to prevent past due payments
• Review vendor statements for accuracy and follow up on any past due payments
• Assist the purchasing department with processing purchase orders and accounts payables
• Prepare and distribute weekly purchase order report
• Verify monthly milk volumes for billing
• Reconcile milk and milk products receipts and usages daily and monthly
• Identify, recommend improvements, and automate accounting functions in SAP and offline processes. Document findings, areas for improvement, and procedures. Provide support to plant personnel on SAP financial accounting issues
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety and participate in required plant safety initiatives
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan
• 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 GED required
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting preferred
• Previous experience in accounting environment preferred
• May be required to obtain and maintain certifications and/or licenses in the future

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of company computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and SAP
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to multi-task and problem solve
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to effectively analyze and interpret data
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$24.50

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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