Staff Accountant Jobs

At Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) we are proud to be a farmer-owned milk marketing cooperative. Our Beverage and Dairy Foods Division finds innovative ways to use milk components to work with world class customers to develop, manufacture and package their products. We offer a culture of inclusion and engagement that empowers our employees through training, business understanding and growth opportunities. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of our products – come join us!

Position Profile:

The Staff Accountant partners with the plant leadership team to support the achievement of financial and operational goals of the Schulenburg, TX manufacturing facility. The Staff Accountant assists the Site Controller each month in closing the books in an accurate and timely manner, prepares DFA and customer required financial reports, and provides support for other financial aspects of plant operations, as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for processing non-PO vouchers.
• Assist the Site Controller with annual blind-tagged inventory physical count.
• This position is responsible for identifying the impact of daily events on the Key Performance Indicator calculations and keeping management staff educated and informed on an as needed, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Maintain accounting information for vendor notifications and work with P&I Inventory Specialists to capture any credit due from the vendor or freight company that may have resulted in vendor’s non- compliance or quality of product received.
• Reports to Site Controller
• This position works closely with the plant leadership team as well with Divisional accounting and operational teams.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly internal financial reports, customer required financial reports, and balance sheet account analysis, as assigned, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist the Site Controller with preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecast for both DFA and the customer, as assigned.
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Exercise fiduciary duties to safeguard DFA assets and ensure compliance with DFA policies and procedures related to disciplines of Accounting and Finance.
• Assist with month end closing for the Schulenburg facility including (but not limited to) preparation of journal entries, analysis of general ledger balances and activity, & researching transactional postings.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
• Organizational Relationships
• Prepare and distribute weekly phase (cost of non-conformance) reports, inventory reports, production reports, and other assigned plant reports.
• Job Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or relevant discipline
• 0-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in cost accounting or a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP (or other integrated ERP) system experience preferred
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
• Additional certifications a plus (CPA, CMA, MBA)
• Proficient use of Excel

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Able to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of business theory, business processes, and management
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Skill in critical thinking, analysis, mathematical calculations, and problem solving
• Able to present to diverse audiences from front line team members to senior management
• Able to work independently or in collaboration fostering a positive team approach
• Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) related to accounting and financial reporting

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