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Dairy Farmers of America Accounting Specialist in New Britain, Connecticut
Position : Accounting Specialist
Location : New Britain, Connecticut
Requisition ID: : 26833
Use accounting or production software, databases, and/or spreadsheets
Maintain accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to supplies and inventory
Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating reports, preparing budgets or forecasts, assisting with audits, and resolving discrepancies
Classify, code, and record transactions and post entries to the general ledger
Verify and process accounts payable and receivable, invoices, payroll, and/or other financial transactions
Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports; reconcile or note and report any differences found in the records
Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner
Communicate with internal and external customers to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies; utilize other team members as needed to resolve
Assist with or complete month-end closing procedures
Make standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics
Generate, prepare, and distribute standard and ad-hoc reports
Prepare summaries, charts, and/or graphs as requested
Refer complex or atypical problems to higher level accounting employees
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
High school diploma or equivalent
Some post-secondary education or undergraduate degree in accounting or related curriculum preferred
1 to 3 years of accounting, book-keeping or related experience
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
An Equal Opportunity Employer