Accounting Specialist

Company: Guida's Dairy
Location: New Britain
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

General Purpose:
This position is responsible for timely and accurate preparation and financial reporting of its manufacturing plant location. This includes inventory valuation, reconciliation, and period close. The position reconciles the receipt and transfer of raw material and finished goods. In addition, the Accountant is expected to support and analyze results and be a key participant of the location's management team to help drive increased productivity, efficiency and awareness of any issues impacting the plants performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Update monthly and daily production reports including a daily batch reconciliation
Work with plant supervisors to analyze areas of improvement including reducing the shrink
Track and analyze milk receipts and cream load settlements in Dairy.com
Manage item setup in ERP and accounting software
Perform Month end processing for production, rework, and dumps
Bulk reconciliation and billing
Assist in inventory monthly reconciliation
Work with Shared Service on bulk customer adjustments
Update reports as needed
Assist in monthly and weekly financial packages and balance sheet reconciliations
Manage and review the plant production and inventory accounting processes.
Develops and creates financial information and reports for managerial and plant decision-making. Summarizes and analyzes data, identifies patterns and underlying issues, anticipates and/or forecasts opportunities or problems. Documents and communicates financial information so that internal customers can effectively manage their business.
Consult with Plant Manager and Controller as an advisor, expert, and/or advocate on manufacturing financial matters.
Training individuals when necessary.
Communication and interpersonal skills applied to all levels.
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
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree
High School Diploma or GED
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience with computer programs such as JDE, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and outlook.
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
2 years of experience data entry, Accounting & Finance
An Equal Opportunity Employer

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