What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grain Accounting Assistant position at Main Office - Winthrop Main Office?
Primary Objectives of the Position:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, motivated individual to join our Grain Accounting team! This is an entry level position that will be a part of our grain operations ensuring accurate and efficient processing of transactions. Core responsibilities are processing inbound & outbound tickets, reconciling reports, data entry, and phone coverage backup. This position has growth potential within UFC.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- Record and reconcile grain purchases, sales, and inventory transactions in the accounting system
- Assist with analyzing reports related to grain locations transactions in the preparation of budgets
- Input shipment data for both in house and direct locations
- Manage timely settlement of grain deliveries to customers
- Reconcile daily trade statement and position reports
- Apply scale tickets to contracts
- Process, manage, and pay deferred payment of contracts
- Provide support to grain merchandisers
- Assist in end of day and end of month process for grain
- Data entry into various programs to track and report daily activity
- Provide customer service by person, phone, and electronically
- Provide phone coverage for Grain Merchandisers when they are out
- Maintain up to date customer information
- Electronically file grain accounting documents
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
- Stay informed about industry developments, market trends, and regulatory changes affecting grain accounting practices
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in grain accounting procedures
- Attend appropriate training sessions
- Since we are all about teamwork and success, your skills may be put to many other uses!
United Farmers Cooperative, along with competitive wages, offers a number of work/life benefits and services!
Other benefits include: Medical Benefit – High Deductible Health Plan with HSA. Wellness component and a prescription drug program. Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K Plan with 6% Employer Match, Flex Spending Accounts for Medical and Daycare, Profit Sharing, Uniform Program, Employee Discounts, Shop Tool Reimbursement Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Direct deposit payroll, Family Leave, Ongoing employee training paid by UFC, Employee referral bonus and Scholarship program.
UFC was recognized for being a “Best in Class 401k Plan Sponsor” in 2023! Best-in-class status was granted to 12 plans out of 2,603 applicants. This is due to the committee making exceptional best practices for the following: plan designs, employer contributions, investment choices, participant advice & education and plan governance.
Requirements:Qualifications/Education:
- Degree in Accounting. Finance, or a related field is preferred, but not required
- Experience as an administrative assistant, accounting experience, or other agriculture customer service preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and Outlook
Other:
- Must attend all training sessions required by law.
- Must comply with all safety regulations and policies of the company.
- Must be able to operate all office equipment.
- Must be able to lift push or pull up to 50 pounds. Have full use of both arms and legs and good finger dexterity.
- Must be able to climb stairs, reach above and below shoulder level.
- Must follow all OSHA and HACCP regulations.