Accounting Associate

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. seeks an accounting clerk to reconcile inventory and production data, and to generate daily reports for production and inventory control.

You will process accounts payable, code invoices, match to POs, and prepare weekly management reports. Strong data entry and Excel skills, plus ERP familiarity, are required.

This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and collaboration with finance and operations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years accounting, clerical, or administrative experience.
• Basic understanding of math and accounting principles required.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Use of personal computer, calculator, 10-key and a working knowledge of Word and Excel required.
• Accurate data entry skills with attention to detail and strong organizational, interpersonal, analytic and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and be detail oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles production or inventory reports and analyzes variances.
• Generates daily production and inventory reports from the database; compares to shop floor documents.
• Collaborates with production or accounting to resolve discrepancies; elevates unresolved issues.
• Processes accounts payable; matches invoices to receiving reports and POs for payment; codes expenses.
• Prepares weekly summary reports and distributes to management; maintains filing system.
• Tracks accruals and communicates estimates to supervisor; determines item taxability and coding.
• Reviews, prepares, and distributes reports; responds to questions.
• Cross-trains with other accounting staff; supports day-to-day functions during absences.
• Participates in team activities; supports policies and best practices; attends meetings.

Skills

Accounting

Data entry

ERP systems

Word

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college (accounting)

Job description

Purpose of the Position

Supports the Plant Controller and plant production management by providing inventory or production reconciliation and reporting.

Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Non-Exempt position.

Reconciles production or inventory reports. Generates daily production (batch) reports or inventory reports from the database, compares to shop floor documents and analyzes for discrepancies and variances. Collaborates with production or accounting counterparts to resolve discrepancies. Elevates unresolved issues to manager for further direction or support.

Processes accounts payable. Processes invoices from vendors then matches to receiving reports and purchase orders to initiate proper payment, verifying proper account coding. Codes invoices that do not have a related purchase order, accurately tying each to proper expense accounts. Generates weekly summary reports and communicates reports to the management team. Accurately files invoices and maintains the filing system. Keeps track of financial accruals; identifies, estimates cost, and communicates to supervisor. Determines taxability of items and codes accordingly.

Reviews, prepares, and/or distributes numerous reports. Prepares reports and estimates with accuracy and timeliness. Distributes reports weekly and responds to questions.

Cross-trains with other accounting employees. Cross-trains with other accounting employees to ensure day-to-day functions are accomplished regardless of absences.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Walking to different departments within the facility. Enters and locates information on a computer. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Employees will be in a sitting position for the majority of shifts. Employees will need finger dexterity for typing and 10-key operation throughout the shift.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.

Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites very occasionally. Overnight travel may be required for training very occasionally.

Technical Experience: 1-2 years accounting, clerical, or administrative experience. Basic understanding of math and accounting principles required. Experience with ERP systems is a plus. Use of personal computer, calculator, and 10-key and a working knowledge of Word and Excel required. Accurate data entry skills with attention to detail and strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and verbal/written communication skills required. Must be able to work independently, be detail oriented and organized while working with a high degree of accuracy.

Industry Experience: Preference for food processing or manufacturing organization.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Some college, especially accounting classes.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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