Manager, Accounting

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for activity related to general milk accounting and oversees all activity from farm pick-up to customer sale. Provide technical and administrative supervision to general accounting, member and hauler payments, billing, and accounts payable. Includes the billing of customers, payments to farmer-owners, preparation and posting of journal entries, preparation and analysis of financial information to provide accurate, timely and useful reporting for management review and decision making. Supervises all accounts payable activity including coding of voucher payments and related procedures including purchase orders.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize and coordinate activities of general accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, member and hauler payroll, to ensure accurate and timely recording and reporting of all financial results for the Council
• Manage, or support in the hiring, termination, training, performance reviews, and compensation of accounting personnel within the Area in accordance with company policy and procedures and in coordination with senior Area management. Responsible for planning, assigning and directing work for the department
• Assist with financial information needed to for our ability to forecast our monthly "ability to pay" margin
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of balance sheet accounts and financial statements
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget process for the Council
• Receive and resolve inquiries from farmer-owners, customers, vendors and employees regarding information applicable to their scope of inquiry
• Receive and resolve inquiries from internal and external auditor personnel concerning financial inquiries applicable to the Council
• Prepare invoices for customers, including the calculation of specific adjustments to the basic marketing price announcement and the appropriate Federal Order Classification of pounds and pricing
• Oversee purchase and billing of area lab supplies used by members, haulers, and customers
• Provide financial analytical expertise as assigned by appropriate management
• Support the overall goals of the Council by performing duties as assigned
• Reconcile all transaction activity in SAP to confirm accuracy of detail, including the input of outside purchased milk, as well as balancing to ensure all milk production is accounted for and invoiced to customers
• Verify all Council payment vouchers and that we are following the DFA policy for payment amounts, timeliness, general ledger coding, and other related voucher details
• Manage hauler payroll process and the integrity of the payroll reconciliation
• Generate related monthly or quarterly reports of financial activity for management review
• 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 by the Director of Accounting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management experience
• CPA preferred
• Experience with SAP strongly preferred
• Dairy or manufacturing industry experience beneficial

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient working knowledge of SAP, Excel, data base systems and general accounting principles
• A self-starter with initiative to enhance job functions and solve problems
• Proven ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy while maintaining a high volume of output
• Ability to lead, train, supervise, develop and inspire subordinates to enhance employee skills and accounting procedures; encourage growth
• Ability to multi-task and work independently, efficiently under deadline
• Possess a positive, team-player attitude
• Proven experience managing staff and department operations
• Superior interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

• Accounting staff to include business support and staff accountants
• Responsible for accounting staff of 3-5

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans