Accounting Associate (Part-Time)

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc. in Emporia, KS is seeking a part-time Accounting Associate to support plant controller and production management with inventory reconciliation and reporting.

The role handles accounts payable, processes invoices, generates reports, cross-trains with colleagues, and participates in team initiatives while maintaining accuracy and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years accounting, clerical, or administrative experience.
• Basic understanding of math and accounting principles required.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus. Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles production or inventory reports and analyzes discrepancies.
• Generates daily production reports and inventory reports from the database.
• Processes accounts payable and matches invoices to receipts and purchase orders.
• Distributes reports weekly and communicates findings to management.
• Cross-trains with other accounting employees to ensure continuity.
• Supports team initiatives and adheres to company policies and LEAN principles.

Skills

Accounting

Clerical work

Data entry

Excel

Word

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Some college / accounting courses

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Accounting Associate (Part-Time)

• Posted on October 15, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Emporia, KS 66801, USA

• On-site
• Accounting
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: ACCOU049468

Description

Purpose of the Position

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

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 withproduction or accounting counterparts to resolve discrepancies. Elevates unresolved issues to manager for furtherdirection or support.

Processes accounts payable. Processes invoices from vendors then matches to receiving reports and purchaseorders 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 andtimeliness. 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 andimplementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all teammembers. 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 anyareas 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 maintainfamiliarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impactof 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 toguide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person asto 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 berequired for training very occasionally.

Technical Experience: 1-2 years accounting, clerical, or administrative experience. Basic understanding of math andaccounting principles required. Experience with ERP systems is a plus. Use of personal computer, calculator, and 10-keyand a working knowledge of Word and Excel required. Accurate data entry skills with attention to detail and strongorganizational, 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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