Staff Accountant

About the Role

The Staff Accountant will be a key resource to the Accounting & Finance department and to other departments in the organization that require assistance in accounting-related matters. You will support senior accounting professionals with tracking and reporting key financial information vital to ongoing operations and success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries while understanding their potential impact on the General Ledger
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts as assigned
• Assist in the generation and review of monthly supporting schedules
• Analyze and provide insight into monthly results versus budget and/or forecasts
• Analyze and research expense activity to ensure proper timing and classification in accordance with corporate policy and US GAAP
• Evaluate current procedures and make recommendations that lead to cost reductions and other efficiencies, contributing to accounting best practices for the company
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy in managing assigned tasks
• Carry out special projects and other duties as assigned, delivering ad-hoc requests in a timely manner

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline, such as Accounting Information Systems (AIS), Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology (MSAIT), Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Analytics, or AI for Business
• Part-time or internship experience in an accounting role is a plus
• Sound knowledge of GL accounting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); exposure to accounts payable is a plus
• Previous experience with ERP software is a plus

Skills

• Exceptional computer literacy with Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, and Power Automate/Power Apps
• Experience with or strong interest in AI, machine learning, automation, and analytics in an accounting context
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management
• Ability to promote and participate in a team environment
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong listening, presentation, and communication skills
• Possesses a "can do" attitude

About the Company

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Daisy Brand has earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. The company invests thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth.

Recent expansions include a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, and an Innovation Center opening in 2026, which will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams. Daisy Brand is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level.

Benefits

• A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives