General Accountant

About the role

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation's largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

"We strive to go above and beyond what's expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it's in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what's right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation.

Summary of Functions

Responsible for performing a variety of administrative accounting as required by the office including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes payroll for the Company utilizing HRIS (Human Resource Interface System) payroll systems.
• Administers garnishments, child support, and tax levies.
• Receives and processes vendor invoices and internal check requests; maintains open files for purchase orders, packing/receiving slips and matches to invoices. Verify invoices for quantity, unit pricing, extensions, and applicable discounts. Obtains approval from appropriate personnel for payment of miscellaneous invoices.
• Codes invoices with general ledger account numbers; determines dates for invoices to be paid; enters invoices into accounts payable module. Maintains alphabetical open invoice file for unpaid invoices.
• On a weekly basis, reviews invoices scheduled for payment and special check requests with the Director of Accounting, request approved checks be printed.
• Prepare and maintain vendor file for all vendors.
• Prints, verifies, and maintains accounts payable voucher reports, open/aging reports, disbursement reports, and journals.
• Receives and answers phone calls from vendors or other departments in regard to payment status of invoices.
• Print, stamp, and alphabetize incoming invoices. File or scan paid invoices.
• Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
• Assure confidentiality and discreet handling of all business.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people are essential.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
• Experience with SAP, Adobe Acrobat and HRIS (Human Resource Interface System) is a plus.

Education And/or Experience

• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Accounting and/or Payroll experience highly desired.