Staff Accountant I

Summary of position:
The Staff Accountant I supports Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative (SMBSC) and Spreckels Sugar Company Inc (SSCI) by performing general ledger-related duties. The Staff Accountant I helps SMBSC and SSCI reach its mission by (1) executing responsibilities related to the general ledger which includes: raw materials, inventory, month end close, and monthly financial reporting; (2) assisting with the annual audit; and (3) working on special projects to benefit the Company.
Essential Functions:
General Ledger Activities

• Calculates and processes month-end journal entries, which include: storestock inventory, raw materials, quantities, accruals, and allocations. Processing system reports, analyzing and reconciling financial inputs, expenses, and the balance sheet.
• Process purchase order receipts for labor/rentals etc.
• Raw materials inventory management
• Compliance reporting as needed
• Assist with beet payment processing
• Other duties as assigned

Audit Responsibilities

• Updates audit work papers
• Provides requested testing selections to audit team
• Assists with the reconciliation process for the annual report financial statements

Other duties

• Assists as a backup when needed

Core Competencies and Skill Requirements:

• Commitment to safety
  
  • Ability to work in a responsible, safe manner by adhering to SMBSC and SSCI's safety protocol
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
  
  • Knowledge of balance sheets within general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart accounts, regulatory standards and compliance as well as corporate procedures
  • Ability to inspect and examine account books for efficiency effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions
  • Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
  
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
  • Ability to demonstrate superior interpersonal skills needed for working with a variety of knowledge levels including employees and vendor, which includes answering questions and distributing information
  • Ability to have a high attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
  
  • Ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs
  • Ability to create formulas, pivot tables, and graphs using Microsoft Excel
• Strong work ethic
  
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, produce excellent work results and follow through on commitments
  • Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
  • Ability to work overtime as required

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Three to five years general ledger, financial statement preparation preferred
• Great Plains experience a plus