Accounting Associate

Description

Who We Are:
Butterball® Farms is a specialty foods producer and we are passionate about our role in producing artisan-quality, highly desirable products and ingredient solutions that will create a dynamic customer experience. We believe strongly that those that support our passion for producing our products are the key to our success. At Butterball® Farms, we know we couldn't do what we do without our employees, neighbors, and community partnerships. Our mission is to “Enrich Lives” and we do that by following our guiding principles:

• Have integrity in all interactions.
• Anticipate and address customer needs.
• Diligently pursue excellence.
• Promote continuous learning and innovation.
• Make the workplace an enjoyable and integrated part of life.
• Communicate openly and honestly to promote effective teamwork.

Who You Are:
Butterball Farms, Inc is currently seeking an Accounting Associate to support accounts payable, accounts receivable and other various accounting tasks. This is an on-site position based in Grand Rapids, MI. This position reports to the Director of Finance.

What You'll Do:

General Accounting:

• Assist with month-end closing
• Drive process improvements within our reporting and analytics processes
• Engage in projects and other activities as needed

Accounts Receivable:

• Prepare customer invoices and apply cash receipts  
• Research and resolve collections/disputes, as necessary 
• Process customer credit applications and conduct reference checks 
• Maintain daily cash liquidity reporting
• Prepare month end closing journal entries and necessary accruals
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Other duties as needed

Accounts Payable:

• Record invoices, daily and process weekly check runs
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Process expense reports
• Prepare cash flow projections
• Maintain vendor information and verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions 

What You'll Get:

• Mission-driven company
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic life and AD&D Insurance
• Short term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• 7 paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time off
• Annual bonus program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Requirements

We believe a successful Accounting Associate will have the following qualifications:

· Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

· 2+ years of accounting related experience in manufacturing environment

· Sound mathematical, analytical, and decision-making abilities

· Accuracy data entry and review of invoices

· Work independently with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, seeking guidance as necessary

· Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal skills

· Ability to maintain professionalism and a positive attitude while interacting with internal and external customers

· ERP software proficiency, Sage is preferred

· Basic Microsoft Excel skills (i.e. knowledge of pivot tables and vlookups)