What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agri Accountant FT position at Buchheit Inc?
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
REPORTS TO: Ag Controller
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Ag Accountant performs accounting and clerical tasks for the Ag division, including
accounts payable processing, grain payment processing, seed vendor account settlement,
banking and month-end close support, and statutory 1099 reporting. This role also serves
as a point of contact for farmers, landowners, and freight haulers on payment inquiries.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Complete grain payments and maintain documentation of related payments and
payables; serve as a point of contact for farmers, landowners, and freight haulers
on payment inquiries/remittance and occasional check pickup.
2. Process day-to-day accounts payable transactions to keep financial records
accurate and up to date.
3. Track, process, and reconcile payments and expenditures — purchase orders,
invoices, statements, checks, refund requisitions — in compliance with financial
policies and procedures.
4. Reconcile vendor statements and related transactions monthly — including seed
vendor accounts — to keep vendor accounts current and accurate.
5. Perform annual reconciliation and closing process for seed vendor annual
settlements.
6. Verify correct approval, sorting, coding, and matching of invoices and receipts.
7. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
8. Maintain and balance the checkbook across multiple bank accounts; process
banking positive pay files.
9. Participate in month-end closing process.
10. Assist with inventory counts and post related adjustments in the accounting system.
11. Maintain vendor payment information throughout the year and compile it for
accurate, timely annual statutory 1099 reporting.
12. Compile and tabulate required reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
13. Complete related tasks as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
3. Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
4. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Proficient in data entry.
6. Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounts payable principles.
7. Previous accounts payable experience preferred.
8. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
9. Willingness to learn and use Microsoft Teams.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by
the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a “legal” disability to perform
the essential functions of this position. This position sits for up to 8 hours per day and
requires constant use of hands and fingers for data entry and computer work. Occasional
standing, walking, reaching for filing, pushing or pulling boxes of records, and lifting
boxes of paper or reams of paper (up to 50 pounds) is also required.