Accounting Assistant

Job Title:

Accounting Assistant Department:

Accounting Reports to: Dairy Controller SUMMARY Prepares daily cash management activities including reports, prepares monthly reports and schedules related to banking activities, assists other accountants with Microsoft Great Plains matters and assists the Dairy Controller with other assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Prepare daily cash flow requirements, company borrowings and electronic payments. Prepare daily cash management reports for senior management. Prepare monthly reports on cash flow, borrowings and other cash management reports. Provide assistance with Microsoft Great Plains usage and reporting to all NFO affiliates. Analyze monthly interim financial statements and prepare account reconciliations for the NFO Dairy company. Assist the annual audit for the NFO Members Dairy Custodial Account. Conduct other financial or accounting projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to handle multiple tasks and projects. Candidate should be able to work under pressure, independently, as well as with many different levels of management. Candidate should have good customer service skills and be able to use tact and diplomacy when pursuing information related to customer accounts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possesses working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Microsoft Great Plains accounting software.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Personal computer and related peripherals, telephone system, and standard office equipment. Minimum 40 hours expected per week during company operating hours. Some travel may be required. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person