What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Scoular?
About The Role
The Accounting Assistant is expected to partner with grain traders and other accounting assistants to provide excellent service and meet the needs of our producers and end customers. This role has primary responsibility for effectively performing all accounting tasks relating to the business unit(s) assigned in an efficient manner following all company and market group policies and procedures.
The Accounting Assistant role requires excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and a willingness to embrace change and new technology and is located in our Lake Mary office.
Job Functions:
Our Company
Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.We are a $8 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
Our Benefits
The Accounting Assistant is expected to partner with grain traders and other accounting assistants to provide excellent service and meet the needs of our producers and end customers. This role has primary responsibility for effectively performing all accounting tasks relating to the business unit(s) assigned in an efficient manner following all company and market group policies and procedures.
The Accounting Assistant role requires excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and a willingness to embrace change and new technology and is located in our Lake Mary office.
Job Functions:
- Responsible for effectively and efficiently performing all assigned accounting tasks including entering/uploading tickets, processing freight payments and producing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable final settlements.
- Process daily cash receipts and follow up on outstanding receivables and unapplied cash.
- Assist trade team and customers with accounting questions.
- Work with both internal and external customers to proactively identify and solve problems that may arise.
- Assist trade team in freight/logistical issues.
- Maintain an organized digital filing system meeting our record retention policy which includes invoices, contracts, reports and payment receipts.
- Review reports including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Freight Analysis and other miscellaneous reports on a daily/weekly basis and identify actionable items and resolve.
- Collaborate with Assistant Controller to ensure procedures/policies are followed.
- Develop a basic understanding of our business to identify potential issues or opportunities and provide useful feedback to the traders.
- Partner with internal teams to support and promote technology enhancements.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.
- Perform repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Produces accurate and thorough work.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Accounting software.
- High level of independent problem solving and critical thinking skills to drive solutions.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Work occasional overtime.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
- Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software, along with desire to learn new programs.
Our Company
Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.We are a $8 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
Our Benefits
- We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
- On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
- Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
- We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact
