Accounting Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a farmer-owned, dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. DFA Bruce is part of the Cheese, Taste and Flavors Division manufacturing dairy-based ingredients and innovative flavor solutions for customers in the food manufacturing and food service channels.  DFA has the capability to produce a variety of high-quality products including cheese to custom formulations and trendsetting dairy ingredients.  It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

DFA offers comprehensive health insurance to all employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield including FSA/HSA, Virtual Care, Surgery Resources, and Diabetes Care.  Additionally Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, Life Insurance, 401K with company match is also offered. 

DFA employees are eligible for vacation benefits on the first day of the month after their hire date.  Employees are eligible for up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation time.

General Purpose:

Perform a variety of bookkeeping and accounting duties in support of daily, monthly, and yearly accounting activities and projects. Apply established procedures in the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records. Ensure accurate accounting records; research and resolve discrepancies. Prepare financial, statistical, production, and/or technical reports. Demonstrate proficiency of bookkeeping accounting principles, but not at the skill and knowledge level of a fully trained accountant.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use accounting or production software, databases, and/or spreadsheets
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to supplies and inventor
• Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating reports, preparing budgets or forecasts, assisting with audits, and resolving discrepancies
• Classify, code, and record transactions and post entries to the general ledger
• Verify and process accounts payable and receivable, invoices, payroll, and/or other financial transactions
• Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports; reconcile or note and report any differences found in the records
• Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner
• Communicate with internal and external customers to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies; utilize other team members as needed to resolve
• Assist with or complete month-end closing procedures
• Make standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics
• Generate, prepare, and distribute standard and ad-hoc reports
• Prepare summaries, charts, and/or graphs as requested
• Refer complex or atypical problems to higher level accounting employee
• 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

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some post-secondary education or undergraduate degree in accounting or related curriculum preferred
• 1 to 3 years of accounting, bookkeeping or related experience
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and company computer systems
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx
• Able to complete basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to problem solve
• Able to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer