Staff Accountant

Job Description

Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all the accounting tasks making sure GAAP principles are followed.

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare tax information for auditors and Tax Preparers which includes monitoring any new tax laws and its affects
• Process and enter journal entries, prepare monthly financial statements and related power point presentations for the Board of Directors
• Assist with financial and tax audits and footnotes to financials
• USDA Forecasting, allocation monitoring and monthly reporting
• Review weekly Accounts Payable check payments for accuracy and appropriate approvals
• Monthly GL account reconciliations
• Banking ACH/Wires, stop payments, positive pay items and deposits – including the reconciliation of the bank statement.
• Census Reports
• Other duties as required by the business
• Adhere to all company policies and all safety, food safety, feed safety, and sanitation rules and programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or related experience
• Confidentiality
• Problem Solving – Capable to research and come up with pertinent solutions in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to produce error-free accounting reports
• Sound analytical skills and ability to summarize financial information
• Organized with excellent time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, employees and Auditors

Competencies and skill set required

• Excellent time management skills – need to be able to prioritize
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Communication skills including employee/auditor relationship skills
• Teamwork- must be able to work as a team and meet deadlines