Staff Accountant

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant provides support to help manage a diverse set of Accounting tasks involving Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Inventory Management, Accounts Receivable/Billing, Accounts Payable, Sales Orders and Purchase Orders. This is a hybrid position, combining on-premise and remote scheduling allowing employee flexibility while meeting the needs of the Westby Cooperative Creamery.

Responsibilities:

2. Performs financial and accounting work including the maintenance & review of financial records; prepares various quarterly and annually financial reports.
3. Reviews and analyzes revenue and expenditures reports monthly.
4. Produces ad hoc financial and accounting reports as needed.
5. Performs financial analyses as requested.
6. Performs month end functions timely and accurately, including assisting with preparation/review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial & management reports.
7. Prepares bank reconciliations.
8. Oversees new vendor (AP) and customer (AR) set up and compliance within Great Plains and DSI.
9. Fully maintains the Accounts Payable system including processing of invoices, creation of payable schedule and processing of checks.
10. Coordinates monthly product pricing.
11. Estimates costs for new products.
12. Coordinates the annual processing of 1099s.
13. Assists with annual external audits by ensuring supporting schedules and necessary documentation is prepared and reconciled on a timely basis.
14. Assists in preparation of annual operating budgets and performs periodic variance analysis to actual results.
15. Assists with the development, documentation and implementation of effective internal and financial system controls, policies, and procedures.
16. Assists with the development of document data flow, record maintenance and filing protocol.
17. Coordinates various accounting-related projects as assigned by Controller.
18. Cross-trains and performs all Customer Service and Accounts Receivable duties as needed.
19. Works with accounting staff to develop, implement and continually update streamlined standard operating procedures and controls for all processes.
20. Establishes and nurtures relationships with office and plant personnel.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

2. Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field and two or more years of manufacturing and inventory-based accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience in Cost Accounting, Inventory Management, Accounts Receivable/Billing, Accounts Payable, Sales Orders and Purchase Orders preferred. Dairy/Food industry experience preferred.
3. Advanced computer and database management skills; proficient in MS Office Suite with advanced Excel skills is required. SQL experience, exposure to accounting software and ERP systems is preferred.
4. Knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, budgeting and financial reporting is required.
5. Ability to demonstrate solid business judgment through advanced critical thinking, analytical, analysis and extensive problem-solving and decision-making skills to understand and interpret production costs, margins, process costs and variances is required.
6. Self-motivated, ability to work independently, advanced organizational and time management skills, ability to multitask and set priorities, including ability and willingness to work with a sense of urgency and meet constant deadlines with attention to detail and quality control is required.
7. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively is required.
8. Exceptional leadership abilities with the ability to collaborate effectively and foster strong teamwork skills is required.
9. Ability to research, recommend and implement process improvements is required.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position per work screen protocol is required.

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1903, Westby Cooperative Creamery has a unique perspective on the dairy industry - from farm to fridge. Our team takes great pride in crafting cultured dairy products that make it to our customer's table and nourishes their family. We're Safe Quality Food Level 3 certified, which means we're part of a globally recognized program that delivers high-quality food safely.
Our Vision is to be the best cultured dairy foods manufacturer and milk-marketing cooperative in the country.
We provide a safe, healthy, team oriented work environment with continued learning opportunities which provide personal growth and satisfaction that benefits employees and their families.
We invite you to take the next step to learn how you can be a part of our team!