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Accounting Specialist
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$73,796 / year median in Ohio
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Role:
The Kalmbach Feeds Accounting team is seeking a highly organized, customer-focused professional who can effectively interact with both internal and external customers at all levels. The Accounting Specialist supports our Animal Production business by working closely with farm managers, contract growers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure the accurate processing of financial transactions and timely reporting of financial information.This position has a primary focus on accounts payable while also supporting a variety of accounting functions including account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end activities, data collection, reporting, and analysis. The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, proactively resolve issues, and support the accounting team in delivering timely and reliable financial information. As unique situations arise, the successful candidate must balance customer needs, corporate objectives, team member goodwill, and company reputation.
This position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in agricultural operations, accounting processes, financial reporting, and business analysis within a growing and dynamic organization.
What You'll DoProcess vendor invoices and ensure timely approvals and paymentsPrepare and process electronic transfers and paymentsMonitor vendor accounts and resolve discrepanciesReview invoices for proper coding and supporting documentationCommunicate directly with vendors and operational managers regarding invoice questions and payment statusResearch and resolve invoice discrepancies and issuesAssist with account reconciliations and month-end close activitiesPrepare journal entries and supporting documentationCompile, track, and analyze operational and financial dataProvide supporting documentation for internal and external auditsMaintain accurate financial records and reporting schedulesSupport continuous improvement initiatives within accounting and financial processesWork from our corporate office in