Junior Accounting Clerk - Excellent Benefits Package

ABOUT UDA:
UDA is a local, family-owned, dairy cooperative committed to serve the needs of our members, community, and customers by providing high quality milk and dairy products. As the only milk marketing co-op in the state, UDA oversees the production, processing, and marketing of Arizona’s finest milk products from farm to Retail in 48 hours or less. From sweet cream and butter to non-fat dry milk, UDA provides milk products to manufactures and supermarket chains throughout the Grand Canyon State.
Our motto at UDA is “United in Excellence.” The dairy industry’s success isn’t built on one dairy or brand, it’s built on the community as a whole - this includes our amazing employees. When you join UDA, you’re not just joining a business, you’re joining a family. Since 1960 UDA has been headquartered, operated, and managed in Arizona. We strive to provide our employees with rewarding career opportunities aimed at long-term stability, growth, and advancement. We put our heart and soul into our products and value our team who show up, every day and do the work.

Job Summary/Objective

We are currently seeking an organized, reliable, and detail-oriented Junior Accounting Clerk to support our finance department. This role is ideal for individuals who are early in their accounting career and wish to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and thriving business environment.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
 

• Assist in processing financial transactions including accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure accurate entry of data into company accounting software.
• Perform routine financial calculations and report on discrepancies.
• Help in the preparation of monthly financial statements and other financial reports.
• Support the finance department in daily accounting tasks and during monthly/year-end close processes.
• Maintain digital and physical financial records securely and in compliance with legal regulations.
• Provide general administrative support such as filing, data entry, and handling correspondence related to the accounting department.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:
General Skills & Abilities needed to complete job successfully:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles.
• Understanding of General Ledger and Balance Sheet infrastructure
• Ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills on MS Office, particularly Excel; familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, etc.) is a plus.
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience: (preferred)

• Familiarity with accounting principles and software
• Journal Entry application of debits and credits

Education/Certifications: (if n/a is applicable please note “N/A)
 RequiredPreferredEducation (degree/certifications)Associates Degree in AccountingBachelors Degree

Work Environment & Demands
Physical and environmental demands for this position are indicated below:  (check all that are applicable)
Physical Demands:
  ☒ Sitting for limited periods of time
  ☐ Standing and walking for extended periods of time
  ☐ Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping
  ☐ Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding
  ☐ Ability to climb stairs
  ☐ Requires ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift, push, pull and carry items up to 55lbs
  ☐ Requires ability to push and pull items up to 150lbs

Environment:
  ☒ Office environment
  ☐ Production floor
  ☐ Able to work 12-hour shifts
  ☐ Other (please specify)

Other Duties

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.  This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.  Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not appear on the job description.  Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

EEO Statement:

UDA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. 

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Shift Pay Differential
• Education Assistance
• On-site Fitness Center
• On-Site Health Clinic   

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; employees may be subject to additional, or altered, tasks and the scope of the role may change as necessitated by business demands. UDA will not consider any application submissions from unauthorized third-parties, consulting, or external staffing firms and will not be held subject, or liable, to any terms, fees, or penalties associated with a submission.

UDA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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