Cattle Operations Finance & Admin Specialist

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding; Malta (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding is seeking an Accounting and Administrative Specialist to support cattle and commodity accounting in a Feedyard environment. You will handle daily financial tasks, reporting, and administrative duties under the General Manager.

Responsibilities include managing ledgers, processing payments, preparing reports, coordinating with contractors, scheduling trucks, and maintaining HR records. Strong MS Office skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• High school degree or equivalent; 2-year college degree preferred.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• General knowledge of accounting and general ledger accounts.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment independently or in a team.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and able to work under pressure with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cattle system by checking new cattle into system, updating files/records, and generating closeouts.
• Issues payment for cattle received within specified timeframe.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Ensures receipt of funds for cattle shipped by analysing scale tickets and matching amounts.
• Prepares cattle reports by collecting, summarizing, and organising information.
• Weighs incoming commodity trucks by operating scale head and printer.
• Maintains commodity records by collecting, entering, and filing documents.
• Prepares commodity reports by collecting information.
• Schedules incoming commodity trucks by contacting contractors and coordinating receiving dates.
• Runs weekly settlement and prepares commodity payments by verifying documentation.
• Coordinates and oversees cafeteria (where applicable), and custodial employees; hiring/training staff.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls and GAAP compliance.
• Maintains work-comp and personnel records; HR coordination for events.
• Forwards pay data to Corporate Payroll by compiling timesheets.
• Performs other duties; ordering of office supplies and admin needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year college degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding is seeking an Accounting and Administrative Specialist to support cattle and commodity accounting in a Feedyard environment. You will handle daily financial tasks, reporting, and administrative duties under the General Manager.

Responsibilities include managing ledgers, processing payments, preparing reports, coordinating with contractors, scheduling trucks, and maintaining HR records. Strong MS Office skills and attention to detail are essential.