**Job Description** Join our team as a **Sr. Accounting Specialist** at our fluid milk manufacturing facility in Minneapolis, MN, where you'll perform a broad range of bookkeeping and accounting duties, occasionally of a difficult or complex nature, in support of daily, monthly, and yearly accounting activities and projects. **Shift: Monday – Friday Days** **Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:** + Use accounting or production software, databases, and/or spreadsheets + Maintain accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to supplies and inventory + Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating reports, preparing budgets or forecasts, assisting with audits, and resolving discrepancies + Classify, code, and record transactions and post entries to the general ledger + Verify and process accounts payable and receivable, invoices, payroll, and/or other financial transactions + Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports; reconcile or note and report any differences found in the records + Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner + Communicate with internal and external customers to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies; utilize other team members as needed to resolve + Assist with or complete month-end closing procedures + Make standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics + Generate and distribute standard and ad-hoc reports + Prepare summaries, charts, and/or graphs as requested + The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required **Requirements** + High school diploma or equivalent + Some post-secondary education or undergraduate degree in accounting or related curriculum preferred + 2 to 4 years of accounting, book-keeping or related experience + Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment + Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and company computer systems + Knowledge of accounting principles + Able to complete basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division + Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail + Able to follow through on day-to-day responsibilities + Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines + Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing + Able to problem solve + Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision + Able to maintain confidentiality of information + Must be able to read, write and speak English **Benefits:** + Health and Welfare benefits begin 1 st of the month after start date + 401(k) with company contribution + Competitive pay + Paid vacation and holidays + Career growth opportunities – we promote from within! + Comprehensive healthcare benefits + Service recognition and employee rewards + Employee referral program + Tuition reimbursement + Work for dairy farm families An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans **Pay Range** 55,000 - 60,000