Mill Accountant

Summary

Perform accounting functions for Daybreak Foods and New Day Farms. These responsibilities are a part of the mill accounting team for all locations primarily consisting of reporting on grain purchases and usage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain corn and soybean position report for all Daybreak mill locations.
• Calculate and analyze cost of feed by barn weekly.
• Report on feed usage by barn weekly.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure weekly payment for corn purchases is calculated accurately.
• Prepare and track monthly inventory to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Ensure customers are invoiced for manure deliveries monthly.
• Maintain and routinely track land leases and invoice customers for rent payments.
• Maintain documentation as required by state departments of agriculture.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation required for grain license renewals.
• Assist with preparation of grain audit workpapers.
• Various monthly accruals and reconciliations.
• Responsible for building relationships and ensuring proper communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other departmental related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and terminology.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Windows Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Possess an understanding of office workflow.
• Able to work independently and effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Polished and flexible interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve objectives.
• Attention to detail and problem solver.

Physical Demands

Sit, use keyboard, use fine manipulation with hands and fingers. Lift up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

Clean, temperature-controlled environment. Noise level is low. No personal protective equipment needed.