Accounting Assistant

About the role

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business.

We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process vendor invoices; maintain open files for purchase orders, packing/receiving slips and match invoices.
• Verify invoices for quantity, unit pricing, extensions, and applicable discounts.
• Obtain approval from appropriate personnel for payment of miscellaneous invoices.
• Code and enter invoices into the accounting system, ensuring proper classification.
• Scan all invoices each week for electronic submission to appropriate personnel for their approval.
• Document and ensure proper keeping of credit card expense records; reconcile monthly statements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company accounting policies.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams for financial analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• A college degree in Business Administration or Accounting is desired.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with SAP, Adobe Acrobat and HRIS (Human Resource Interface System) is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and improve performance through management feedback.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance (can be tailored for you and your family).
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.