What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Idaho Milk Products?
Department
Administration
Location:
Ice Cream Plant
City
Jerome
State/Territory
Idaho
Reports To
Financial Controller
Employment Status
Full time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Shifts
Day Shift
# of openings:
1
Shift
Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Subject to change according to business needs.
Benefits
We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.
Position Summary
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate item master data and supporting related accounting and reporting processes. This role ensures item records are created, updated, and maintained according to established procedures and business needs. The position also provides coverage for new vendor and customer setup, generates management reports, and assists the Director of Business Intelligence with creating and maintaining Power BI reports.
Essential Functions, Duties And Performance Responsibilities
Administration
Location:
Ice Cream Plant
City
Jerome
State/Territory
Idaho
Reports To
Financial Controller
Employment Status
Full time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Shifts
Day Shift
# of openings:
1
Shift
Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Subject to change according to business needs.
Benefits
We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.
Position Summary
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate item master data and supporting related accounting and reporting processes. This role ensures item records are created, updated, and maintained according to established procedures and business needs. The position also provides coverage for new vendor and customer setup, generates management reports, and assists the Director of Business Intelligence with creating and maintaining Power BI reports.
Essential Functions, Duties And Performance Responsibilities
- Creates, updates, and maintains item master data for two companies in accordance with company standards and business requirements.
- Reviews item setup requests for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals.
- Maintains accurate item information, including descriptions, units of measure, categories, costing information, and other required data fields.
- Performs routine reviews of master data to identify errors, inconsistencies, or missing information and coordinates corrections as needed.
- Creates new vendors according to company policy for two companies, including review of required information and coordination with internal stakeholders.
- Provides coverage and support for new customer setup, ensuring required information is complete and accurately entered.
- Assists with month-end closing, including key account analysis, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Generates recurring and ad hoc management reports to support finance, operations, commercial, and general leadership decision-making.
- Assists the Director of Business Intelligence with setup, maintenance, validation, and troubleshooting of Power BI reports and related data sources.
- Collaborates with Accounting, Procurement, Sales, Operations, and other departments to resolve master data questions and reporting needs.
- Handles confidential business, vendor, customer, and financial information appropriately.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
- Previous experience in accounting, finance, administrative support, master data maintenance, or related business support role.
- Experience with ERP systems, item setup, vendor setup, customer setup, or data maintenance preferred.
- Experience with computer applications including Excel and Word.
- Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools preferred but not required.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to understand and follow accounting, master data, and reporting processes.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to identify data inconsistencies or errors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, master data management, and reporting tools.
- Power BI knowledge or willingness to learn Power BI report setup and maintenance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with accounting, finance, operations, procurement, sales, and leadership teams.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for short distances on a regular basis.
- Subject to up to at least 92db’s.
- Lifting: up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
- Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, on a regular basis.
- Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction.
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist occasionally.
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities that must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.