Accountant II

Position Title:     Accountant II

Status:                Full-time - Non-exempt

Department:       Accounting

Reports to:         Controller

Location:            Rudd, IA

Job Summary

The Accountant II is responsible for processing and maintaining accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and other accounting records as directed by the Controller.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with leadership and others to successfully execute various accounting tasks.


• Effectively completes a variety of clerical tasks and responsibilities.


• Enters daily transactions into accounting software.


• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment


• Reviews all vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.


• Prints and obtains signatures on all Accounts Payable checks.


• Maintains all Accounts Payable and Receivable reports, spreadsheets, and corporate accounts payable files.


• Reconciles bank statements and ledgers.


• Assists with customer invoicing and account collections.


• Completes customer credit memos and runs credit card payments.


• Performs account reconciliations for various customers.


• Assists in monthly closings – performs GL account reconciliations as needed.


• Assists in filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations.


• Performs filing and copying.


• Performs all other duties as assigned by management. 

Job Qualifications

• 4-year degree in accounting or related field, and/or comparable experience preferred.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

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  • Strong Excel skills preferred.
  
  
  
  

• Proficiency with general ledger accounting software


• Able to read, analyze, and interpret important instructions, guidelines, and/or communications and respond accordingly


• Excellent verbal and written communication

Competencies

• Ethical conduct


• Customer servitude


• Effective in a team environment


• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


• Motivated and self-directed


• High level of confidentiality


• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, analyze, and meet sensitive deadlines


• Strong organizational skills


• Tenacity

Travel Requirements

• Some travel may be required, less than 10%

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to tolerate unpleasant odors associated with eggs and poultry of various quality.


• Normal corrective vision range, ability to see color and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.


• Frequently required to sit, walk, talk, hear, bend, and reach.


• This position may require heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs.