Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for a full-time Accounting Associate! The Accounting Associate is responsible for maintaining accounts receivable records, maintaining accounts payable records, running reports for management, and recording a wide range of financial transactions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility for Accounts Receivable Duties
- Generate timely and accurate customer invoices and statements
- Process customer payments, refunds, and adjustments
- Research and resolve customer inquiries and discrepancies between payments and invoices
- Monitor and address aged accounts receivable with customers
Assist with Accounts Payable Duties
- Verify vendor accounts and facilitate payment to vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
- Charge expenses to account and cost centers
- Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices
- Reconcile account transactions with the general ledger
- Assists with year-end inventory reconciliation
- Processes shop work orders to track equipment maintenance cost
- Ensure accounting activity complies with local, state, and federal government requirements
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in an accounting-related field or business-related field
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices; min of 2 years working experience preferred
- Ability to comprehend and follow directions and to communicate and keep daily records
Job Details:
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Schedule: This position offers flexibility with hours, accommodating candidates looking to work between 30 and 40 hours per week. A standard full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If working fewer hours, we will collaborate with the selected candidate to establish a consistent and mutually agreeable schedule.
Work Location: Friesland, WI
Travel Requirements: 0-5% - travel to/from post office and bank as needed
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidential records
- Proficient with ERP systems and Excel
- Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team
- Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software
- Valid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle record
Physical and Environmental Demands:
- The ability to sit/stand in one place for extended periods
- Various repetitive movements. Good manual dexterity to perform required duties
- Exposure to airborne particles or fumes
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times
Alsum Benefits
Alsum Farms & Produce offers its full-time (30 hours or more) employees:
- Employer contributed health plan
- Employer paid life insurance
- Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance
- Onsite fitness center
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee discounts
- Educational assistance program
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
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