OFFICE ASSISTANT

Associated Milk Producers Inc; Paynesville (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) seeks an Administrative Support professional in Minnesota. You will create purchase orders, code invoices, and maintain records, using JDE/Oracle ERP and MS Office tools. The role includes data entry, vendor communication, and supporting month-end close processes.

The position offers full-time hours with competitive pay range of $17.25–$22.80 USD per hour, plus benefits such as PTO, 401k, health/dental/vision insurance. Prior manufacturing exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in accounting or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE or Oracle) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders for managers and supervisors.
• Match purchase orders with receiving documents and invoices.
• Code invoices with correct G/L numbers for payment.
• Prepare upload spreadsheets for payment and filing of documents.
• Maintain computerized records and assist in month-end close.

Skills

Data entry

Accounts payable

Office administration

ERP system basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in accounting or related field

1–3 years relevant experience

Manufacturing experience a plus

Tools

JDE ERP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $17.25 USD to $22.80 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Administrative Support Workers
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: OFFIC004093

Description

Detailed description

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled cheesemakers.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Create purchase orders for managers and supervisors.

2. Assign and match purchase orders with receiving documents and invoices.

2. Code invoices with correct G/L number for payment.

3. Obtain necessary signatures, make copies, and prepare the upload spreadsheet for payment.

4. File copies of all A/P documentation.

5. Create capital appropriation approvals for payment to vendors.

6. Retail and petty cash accountability.

7. Assist in answering the phone, greeting all customers, suppliers, and visitors.

8. Accurately enter data into the JDE and DSI computer systems.

9. Monthly reporting for month end close.

10. Use company computer systems to prepare a variety of reports, correspondence and miscellaneous tasks from rough draft or reports, ensuring on time, accurate documents.

11. Establish and maintain computerized records system for departmental records, files, and reports, along with ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

12. Perform back-up office responsibilities.

13. Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

· High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

· Associate degree in accounting or related field or a combination of education and relevant work experience.

· One to three years of relevant work experience preferred.

· Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.

· Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.

· Experience with ERP systems. JDE or Oracle preferred.

BENEFITS/REWARDS

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Travel Required

No .

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