Dairy Farmers of America
Bookkeeping And Accounting Position
Perform a variety of bookkeeping and accounting duties in support of daily, monthly, and yearly accounting activities and projects. Apply established procedures in the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records. Ensure accurate accounting records; research and resolve discrepancies. Prepare financial, statistical, production, and/or technical reports. Demonstrate proficiency of bookkeeping accounting principles, but not at the skill and knowledge level of a fully trained accountant.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- 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, prepare, and distribute standard and ad-hoc reports
- Prepare summaries, charts, and/or graphs as requested
- Refer complex or atypical problems to higher level accounting employees
- 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