Sr. Accountant

Dairy Farmers of America
US - Utah - Salt Lake City
January 13, 2025

General Purpose

Manage day-to-day professional level accounting functions in support of daily, monthly, and yearly accounting activities, including associated analysis and reporting. Apply principles of accounting to perform month-end close tasks, prepare and review financial statements, complete financial data analysis and reporting, perform account reconciliation, and troubleshoot accounting-related issues. Perform activities related to journal entries, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory valuation, reconciliation, and sales analysis. Ensure that appropriate controls and compliance processes are followed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Perform and/or assist in the completion of the monthly accounting close process and ensure that all journal entries for assigned areas are timely, accurate, and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Oversee and/or complete accounting close processes, budget or forecast preparations, financial statements, and standard costs

Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and various accounting analyses and reports and provide accounting data or other information needed to prepare the company's internal/external financial information and analysis

Review and analyze financials, such as month-end income statement and balance sheet, looking for discrepancies and trends; investigate unusual or unexpected trends and implement corrective action

Assist in maintaining the general ledger, tracking assets, liabilities, expenses, and revenues for our logistics business

Conduct various financial analyses, such as reviewing balance sheet and income statement accounts for significant, unusual, or unexpected variances (versus forecast, prior year)

Research variances to identify root cause and effectively communicate results of analyses (in verbal or written form) to accounting/finance management

Prepare and submit monthly business summaries, including insightful business commentaries detailing issues, opportunities, and action plans. Interpret accounts and records to upper management

Participate in monthly business reviews with division or other management

Support finance teams or other groups as needed with budgeting/forecasting processes, bottom line improvement tracking, KPI development, and various supporting analysis, as applicable

Make improvements to accounting processes while ensuring that practices comply with organization accounting policies and applicable laws and regulations

Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements so that management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions

Complete or assist with ad-hoc projects, data analysis requests, and management reporting for multiple levels of management

May have a direct report that includes work delegation and review, performance management and development, technical direction and guidance, and mentoring and training

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

Requirements

Education and Experience

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

5 to 8 years of progressive accounting, finance, or related experience

Experience with accounting software or applications and Microsoft Office or similar software

Certification and/or License - CPA certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong knowledge of general accounting concepts and practices including US GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)

Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically Excel

Strong analytical skills with the ability to reconcile problematic accounts with unknown and/or multiple variables

Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management

Able to work with superior accuracy and attention to detail

Able to effectively analyze and interpret data

Able to adapt to changing operational needs

Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism

Able to work collaboratively with others, management levels within the company, and external stakeholders

Able to build consensus around key initiatives

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to work independently on tasks or projects after a brief explanation of the desired results

Able to make decisions and judgments with minimal supervision

Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines

Able to maintain confidentiality of information

Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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