Accounting Specialist

Are you a numbers person with a keen eye for detail? Do you enjoy a role that requires a high attention to detail all while showcasing your knowledge of accounting? Are you a natural relationship builder? Do you enjoy collaborating with individuals to achieve a common goal?

For more than 35 years, Agricor, a Grain Millers company has tested every decision against one simple objective: Is it good? For our farmers, our employees, our customers, and our consumers? As one of the world's largest conventional and organic corn millers, our legacy is built on being more than just an ingredient supplier; we are a proactive partner. We work with enthusiasm and energy every day, and we take great care in everything we do - to provide simple, clean food that helps people live healthier lives.

Our ideal Accounting Specialist is:

Organized: A master of prioritization and have excellent follow through. You balance multiple priorities and provide clear communication with ease. You are good with spreadsheets, numbers and are technically savvy.

Customer Service: You have practical communication skills and vast business acumen. You develop strong relationships with internal and external customers. You are not afraid to pick up the phone and talk to customers when the situation calls for it.

Process Oriented: You thrive on driving results through systems and processes. You are analytical, organized, and have a high level of attention to detail. You make sure everyone is on the same page.

Typical Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares all invoices and shipping documents in an accurate and timely manner.
• Verifies all bills of lading are correct before invoicing, including freight costs.
• Reconciles freight charges.
• Daily invoicing of shipment includes checking for accuracy of charges and Bill of Lading.
• Prepares the customer Bill of Lading for conventional and organic products.
• Performs maintenance of customer contracts as shipments are invoiced.
• Assists with data entry into accounting software and various spreadsheets.
• Matches entered sales orders to the customer purchase orders and maintains all paperwork associated with individual sales orders.
• Reviews the Accounts Receivable Sub Ledger on a weekly basis to monitor the aging of the receivables and the accuracy of the amounts recorded. This includes initial follow-up with assigned customers on outstanding accounts.

Essential Qualifications:

• Associates degree or bachelor's in accounting and 1 - 2 years previous experience; or 3 - 5 years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Detail oriented with ability to review and question abnormalities in invoicing and shipping documents.
• Excellent customer service, phone, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and able to multi-task.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and data handling skills.

Our organization has a clear understanding that great people make a great organization. In our daily efforts, we continue to commit to process improvement, a positive safety culture, a focus on customer satisfaction, and a team who works collaboratively We take pride in hiring good people, expecting you always to do the right thing - Always. For more information, check out our website at www.grainmillers.com.

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