This position assists and participate in the day-to-day accounting duties of Friona Industries in regard to cattle accounting, procurement and livestock payments.The position requires tremendous attention to detail in interfacing with operations and accounting departments and will help maintain daily, monthly, and annual accounting reports. This position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and may at times work in conjunction with other managers and executives at varying Friona locations.
Roles and Tasks
Manage responsibilities associated with cattle inventory; Subledger support and transactions
Gather backup and work up invoices for cattle
Verify information on invoices and purchase orders
Process payments: checks, drafts, wires, and ACH
Coordinate with senior accountant to clear drafts and checks daily
Reconcile and close contracts in cattle procurement system; Review contracts for close process
Perform monthly lien searches on suppliers
Support month-end closing activities at the corporate level and be responsible for specific accounting related to cattle
Maintain electronic backup of all associated transactions and assist in producing documentation for all audits
Prepare related operational and financial reports to management on a defined basis
Monthly general ledger balancing for the accounts assigned
Maintain filing contracts, cattle tickets, drafts, etc.
Follow our company’s established accounting processes as well as assist in documenting the establishment and improvement of those processes
Assist with special projects and audit preparation
Provide coverage and support in the procurement department and accounting department
Answer phones and other duties as assigned
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Profile / Professional Competencies
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma / GED preferred
Degree in related field (Business, Accounting, Finance) or related experience, preferred
Specific Knowledge / Experience:
Proficient in MS Word,Excel
Cattle and/or Feedyard office experience helpful
Knowledge and understanding of cattle accounting (Turnkey)
Excellent detail, accuracy and organizational skills
Strong Communication skills
Able to work independently and be proactive
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.
Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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Location
Amarillo, TX
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Billingunmatched
Check Processingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Contract Reviewunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Homeland Securityunmatched
Liensunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Social Security Administrationunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
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