Cattle Accounting Specialist - Amarillo, TX

Friona Industries; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries seeks an accounting professional to support cattle accounting, procurement and livestock payments. You will help maintain daily and monthly financial reports and work with operations and accounting teams across locations.

The role requires attention to detail and experience in accounting processes, including handling payments and reconciling ledgers. Collaboration with senior staff and potential audits are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; degree in business, accounting, finance or related field preferred.
• MS Word and Excel proficiency required; cattle accounting knowledge helpful.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and strong organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage cattle inventory subledger and related transactions.
• Prepare invoices and purchase orders for cattle and related payment processing.
• Verify invoices and PO information for accuracy.
• Process payments via checks, drafts, wires, and ACH.
• Coordinate with senior accountant to clear drafts and checks daily.
• Reconcile and close contracts in cattle procurement system and review close processes.
• Perform monthly lien searches on suppliers.
• Support month-end closing activities and cattle-specific accounting at corporate level.
• Maintain electronic backup of all related transactions and assist audits.
• Prepare operational and financial reports for management on a defined basis.
• Balance monthly general ledger for assigned accounts.
• Maintain contracting and cattle-related filing (tickets, drafts, etc.).
• Assist with documenting accounting processes and participate in special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s/Associate in Business/Accounting/Finance or related experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

General Description / Objective

This position assists and participate in the day-to-day accounting duties of Friona Industries in regard to cattle accounting, procurement and livestock payments. The position requires tremendous attention to detail in interfacing with operations and accounting departments and will help maintain daily, monthly, and annual accounting reports. This position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and may at times work in conjunction with other managers and executives at varying Friona locations.

Roles and Tasks

• Manage responsibilities associated with cattle inventory; Subledger support and transactions
• Gather backup and work up invoices for cattle
• Verify information on invoices and purchase orders
• Process payments: checks, drafts, wires, and ACH
• Coordinate with senior accountant to clear drafts and checks daily
• Reconcile and close contracts in cattle procurement system; Review contracts for close process
• Perform monthly lien searches on suppliers
• Support month-end closing activities at the corporate level and be responsible for specific accounting related to cattle
• Maintain electronic backup of all associated transactions and assist in producing documentation for all audits
• Prepare related operational and financial reports to management on a defined basis
• Monthly general ledger balancing for the accounts assigned
• Maintain filing contracts, cattle tickets, drafts, etc.
• Follow our company’s established accounting processes as well as assist in documenting the establishment and improvement of those processes
• Assist with special projects and audit preparation
• Provide coverage and support in the procurement department and accounting department
• Answer phones and other duties as assigned

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Profile / Professional Competencies

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED preferred
• Degree in related field (Business, Accounting, Finance) or related experience, preferred

Specific Knowledge / Experience:

• Proficient in MS Word,Excel
• Cattle and/or Feedyard office experience helpful
• Knowledge and understanding of cattle accounting (Turnkey)
• Excellent detail, accuracy and organizational skills
• Strong Communication skills
• Able to work independently and be proactive

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.

Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.