Staff Accountant

In-office Tuesday through Thursday. Visa sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.

About DMI

People. Planet. Community. Dairy's journey starts on the farm, and the road we travel demonstrates our unwavering commitment to sustainable nutrition, as our farmers provide lasting and meaningful nourishment to people, the planet and our communities, both urban and rural. We are a nonprofit organization located in the greater Chicagoland area and we're always looking for talented people to join our team who share the passion and motivation to promote the goodness of dairy.

Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI) is funded by America's nearly 28,000 dairy farmers, as well as dairy importers. Created to help increase sales and demand for dairy products, DMI and its related organizations work to increase demand for dairy through research, education and innovation, and to maintain confidence in dairy foods, farms and businesses. DMI manages National Dairy Council and the American Dairy Association, and founded the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. DMI works with state and regional promotion organizations to implement these programs across the country.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that account balances are accurate by analyzing account activity and preparing monthly reconciliations
• Assist in month-end close activities which include journal entries, reclassifications and allocations
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting within assigned companies
• Assist in compiling items related to the annual external audit
• Work on ad hoc projects to improve/streamline the efficiency and effectiveness of the department

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 0-3 years of general ledger accounting experience
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel as well as the ability to learn new technology
• Non-for-Profit experience a plus
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Organized, detail oriented, and team-focused with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Pay

New Hire Salary Range: $61,500-$75,000. This is a salary range that DMI believes, at the time of this posting, that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the specified location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare plans offering medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, life, short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts (health care, dependent care, transit and parking)
• 401k with up to a 10% match, including a Roth account
• Office conveniently located, less than 10 minutes to walk from CTA's Blue Line Rosemont station
• Regular and chocolate milk on tap