Bookkeeper

Position Summary:

Provides support to the location manager and customers by rendering prompt, effective, courteous, and accurate bookkeeping services in conformity with approved accounting procedures, practices, and policies.

Essential Duties and Activities:

• Responsible for answering the telephone, providing information and/or transferring calls to the appropriate person in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Process incoming inventory into the accounting system in a timely manner.
• Ensure all invoicing for customers is accurate and done within 24 hours of transaction being completed
• Submit in a prompt manner, all bills and invoices approved by the manager to headquarters for payment.
• Develop plans and procedures in conjunction with the location manager for the most effective use of working time.
• Maintain constant awareness of the location’s accounts.
• Assist and advise customers on products, services available, customer accounts, and other areas involving both the location and Dakotaland Feeds.
• Compile daily bank deposits and maintain accurate petty cash position.
• Responsible for all aspects of invoicing, inventory control etc.
• Responsible for knowing all aspects of invoicing and inventory control associated with the use of the current accounting system.
• Load small door-trade items when other personnel are not readily available.
• Maintain sufficient inventories of all office supplies.
• Maintain office equipment and keep work area neat and clean
• Keep office area clean and presentable
• Crosstrain with other locations and assist other locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required

• One year certificate from college or technical school or 6 to 12 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference will be given to those with an agricultural background, grain accounting experience, and/or Agris accounting software experience.
• Ability to operate a forklift, preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs necessary

Physical Demands:

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift fifty pounds.