What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at AgReserves, Inc.?
Summary:
AgriNorthwest is seeking a highly organized and detail-orientated Accounting Specialist to join our local finance team. The Accounting Specialist provides accounting and administrative support and is a key contributor in helping to maintain good internal controls over the assigned processes.
Responsibilities:
- Collect and compile backup documentation and approvals before paying invoices.
- Match, code and enter invoices into the accounting system with correct general ledger codes.
- File paid invoices promptly.
- Research and resolve accounts payable discrepancies with vendors.
- Monitor daily commodity hedge calls with brokers and prepare wire transfers as needed.
- Monitor local bank accounts for incoming wire transfers.
- Enter certificate records into the Harvest system and reconcile them against the load tickets entered into the system.
- Assist with the reconciliation, processing, and distribution of payroll.
- Maintain petty cash box and associated records.
- Scan all checks received each day into electronic bank deposit system.
- Record cash receipts into accounting system.
- Assist with preparation of monthly sales and use tax filings.
- Enter general ledger journal entries into the accounting system.
- Open and distribute mail.
- Maintain company physical and electronic filing systems.
- Respond professionally to routine telephone calls by screening and referring calls to appropriate staff.
- Cross train on other accounting duties and serve as back-up.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Continued education or professional certifications preferred.
- 5 years in general accounting processes with an understanding of accounting best practices and how those practices promote both control and efficiency.
- Proficient with 10-key operations and general computer skills, including Microsoft tools. Previous use of Infor or other ERP systems a plus.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills. Bilingual Spanish a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and outstanding organization skills.
- Able to travel to various farm and office locations (domestic travel).
AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.
AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.
