Join our team as a Sr. Accounting Specialist at our fluid milk manufacturing facility in Minneapolis, MN, where you'll perform a broad range of bookkeeping and accounting duties, occasionally of a difficult or complex nature, in support of daily, monthly, and yearly accounting activities and projects.

Shift:  Monday – Friday Days

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use accounting or production software, databases, and/or spreadsheets
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to supplies and inventory
• Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating reports, preparing budgets or forecasts, assisting with audits, and resolving discrepancies
• Classify, code, and record transactions and post entries to the general ledger
• Verify and process accounts payable and receivable, invoices, payroll, and/or other financial transactions
• Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports; reconcile or note and report any differences found in the records
• Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner
• Communicate with internal and external customers to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies; utilize other team members as needed to resolve
• Assist with or complete month-end closing procedures
• Make standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics
• Generate and distribute standard and ad-hoc reports
• Prepare summaries, charts, and/or graphs as requested
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some post-secondary education or undergraduate degree in accounting or related curriculum preferred
• 2 to 4 years of accounting, book-keeping or related experience
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and company computer systems
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Able to complete basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to problem solve
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare benefits begin 1^st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans