Merchandiser Accounting Assistant

The Merchandiser Assistant (MA) has primary responsibilities for performing administrative accounting tasks in the Food Innovation business, following all company and market group policies and procedures. This position will perform bookkeeping functions, logistical support and documentation requirements, including receiving and confirming orders, sending and paying invoices, and reconciling AR/AP and inventory. This individual is a key person responsible for accurately carrying out the workflow over the life cycle of a trade, from initial transaction through all stages of execution. 

 

The role is responsible for maintaining positive customer relations with internal and external customers, as well as third parties (freight providers, vendors, etc.). The MA exhibits excellent teamwork with other business units and personnel and assists in training where applicable. The MA proactively monitors and reports inventory and credit risk as well as reviews reports for his/her assigned business units and serves as a primary resource for sales and operations questions.

 

• Assist sales team with accounting responsibilities to ensure prompt payment of invoices. Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, freight analysis, freight register and other miscellaneous reports on a daily/weekly basis. 
• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting. Oversees purchase and sales contracts along with delivery transactions into the CTRM system from pre-advise to final settlement stages in a timely manner. Maintains an organized electronic filing system which includes invoices, contracts, reports and payment receipts. 
• Create sales and purchase contracts under direction of sales and operations teams
• Communicate business position, inventory and miscellaneous adjustments with sales and operations team. Reconciles business unit trading position/inventory daily. Collaborates with the sales, operations, and accounting teams weekly and monthly for any P&L adjustments. 
• Provides training and direction to co-workers upon manager’s request. 

 

 

About You

• High school diploma or GED required
• Highly self-motivated person who thrives in a dynamic work environment and demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style that responds quickly
• High level of problem solving and critical thinking skills for problem resolution.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Extremely detail oriented with strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Customer service skills with an ability to work with a wide variety of people; bringing a positive, persuasive, and credible attitude
• Ambitious, innovative and team-oriented
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite required, along with desire to learn new technologies

Preferred 

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field 
• Agriculture, Food & Beverage Industry experience 

Qualifications

About You

• High school diploma or GED required
• Highly self-motivated person who thrives in a dynamic work environment and demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style that responds quickly
• High level of problem solving and critical thinking skills for problem resolution.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Extremely detail oriented with strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Customer service skills with an ability to work with a wide variety of people; bringing a positive, persuasive, and credible attitude
• Ambitious, innovative and team-oriented
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite required, along with desire to learn new technologies

Preferred 

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field 
• Agriculture, Food & Beverage Industry experience