Position Title: Agricultural Logistics Staff Accountant

Position Description: The primary function of our Staff Accountant is to aid our Controller in the day-to-day operations. The Staff Accountant will be involved in all aspects of the accounting department, focusing on the general ledger, including month-end close and assisting with the preparation of financial statements. A successful Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, all while living and exemplifying the company’s core values and vision.

Position Duties:

• Performing and managing accounting functions including processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, preparing payroll reports, and maintaining general and subsidiary ledgers, and assisting as needed in forecasting cash flow, with information that is provided.
• Willingness to build and maintain relationships with outside accounting firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), fuel card companies, and collection agencies, vendors and lawyers.
• Register all vehicles, both trucks, and trailers. Make sure they are both IFTA & HUT compliant.
• Interacting with outside agencies to handle any accounting information in the event of an audit.
• Maintain assigned balance sheet accounts, including preparation and posting of journal entries and account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Assist in completing month end close, account reconciliations, tax returns and developing operational budgets.
• Summarize the company financial position, providing P&L, actual to forecast and budget variance explanations, and detailed review of Balance Sheet accounts.
• Take an active part in financial and internal KPI’s to assure productivity, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Continuously seek and implement cost saving actions that ensure operating excellence in a well-controlled environment.
• Record cash, checks, ACH and EFS receipts, as well as assist in collection procedures.
• Participate in special projects impacting financial reporting.
• Handle other duties, as needed.

Required Skills & Work Experience:

• 2- 3 Years of relevant working experience in the accounting field.
• Advance working knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• High level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Friendly demeanor, positive attitude, one that values hospitality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally, and in writing.
• Works with confidential financial data and personnel matters requires ability to keep matters confidential.
• Must be proficient with Excel and Outlook
• Experience with multiple entities and ERP systems desired
• Experience with QuickBooks online and desktop desired
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team, with little direction to solve problems while remaining professional and positive at all times.

Key Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Complete familiarity with basic accounting statements.
• Ability to adapt to advanced accounting and financial software.
• Extreme accuracy and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• Can-Do Attitude to support company objectives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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