Accounting Specialist

Job Summary

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares daily deposits and scans checks for remote deposit via bank software.
• Posts payments into multiple accounting systems.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Mails statements and invoices to customers.
• Researches and works to clear customer debits and credit balances on account.
• Responds to requests from customers via email or over the phone in a tactful and professional demeanor within established time frames.
• Affords assistance to accounting staff with organizing tax forms and payments with federal and state government agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to research and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High level of professionalism with internal staff and external clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Fully covered medical and dental insurance.
• 401k with generous match.
• Annual discretionary bonus and profit sharing.
• Generous PTO and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Great work/life balance and so much more!

Work Environment

• Daily in-person office environment with some flexibility to work from home in the afternoons.

About LMA

Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) is dedicated to supporting and protecting local livestock auction markets. As the voice for auction markets on legislative and regulatory issues, LMA also provides member services to ensure successful and viable marketing businesses and better service to livestock producers who sell at auction. LMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.