OVERVIEW: This salaried position reports directly to the Director of FP&A. Responsibilities include the financial accounting for East Side Jersey Dairy Orrville incorporated into Prairie Farms. This position works with all functional areas of the company by providing technical accounting guidance and support. The Staff Accountant assists with the preparation of month-end financial reports, all account reconciliations, accounting policies, financial audits and aids in maintaining financial controls. Excellent communication and a strong technical accounting background are required skills for this position.

 AREAS OF RESPONSIBITY AND EXPECTATIONS:

 Financial Accounting:

• Highly involved in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statement closing processes. Work with teams to develop and maintain checklists, process documentation. Timelines and controls to ensure smooth and error free closing of the financial books and records
• Perform regular balance sheet and account reconciliations
• Help in developing accounting policies
• Update monthly reporting package information
• Maintain Asset tracker to record proper capitalization and depreciation per Capital Expenditure and Fixed Asset Policy
• File any tax returns not filed by Corporate office

 Treasury Management:

• Back up the day-to-day banking duties
• Reconcile all bank accounts

 Financial Analysis:

• Work with Accounting and Finance staff to review the financial statements each month during the month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Review financial statement trending, account reconciliations and other related financial indicators 
• Provide regular analysis to the business to confirm accurate accounting transactions

Other:

• Provide project support as needed to others requiring accounting expertise/participation
• Other duties as  assigned

 REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to Director of FP&A
• Works closely with Finance, IT, Administrative Support
• Provides support to all functional groups (e.g.: Production, Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing)

 COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 
•  Knowledge of ERP systems and business intelligence reporting tools is a plus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, including written and oral presentation skills
• Must possess excellent time management skills
• Must demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of intercompany accounting 
• Project Management
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• At ease in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• Five years of accounting experience required with audit experience a plus

 DAYS & HOURS: OR EXPECTED WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday - Friday, up to at least fourth-five hours per week
• Additional days and hours (holidays, weekends) as required

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

• Thrift retirement plan with generous company contribution
• Excellent health benefit plan options including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverages
• Company paid short term and life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

 Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company. 

EEO Statement 

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for employment, recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, pay, benefits, lay-off, demotion or termination of employment will be made without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, ancestry, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state or local law.