Accounting Specialist I

Job DetailsJob Location: Sandy Pine - Columbus, NE - Columbus, NE 68601Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)Travel Percentage: NoneJob Category: AccountingSandy Pine is a multigenerational, family-owned farming operation based in Nebraska. We specialize in producing the highest quality pigs for our customers around the country and transport them all over the world. We are made up of multiple farm locations, all strategically located to provide our pigs with the safest and healthiest environment. Because of this commitment to excellence, we provide the highest quality swine genetics in the industry. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for ensuring the proper and accurate entry and coding of accounting related transactions, invoices, inventory reconciliation and expenses. This role works closely with internal and external customers/vendors to understand purchases, invoices and payments for proper allocation and reporting. The individual selected for this position will have the option of working from our office in Columbus, NE or Ainsworth, NE. Job Description: Enter accounts payable, accounts receivable and deposits. Process invoices, vouchers, check requests, and records payments according to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the accounting system. Handle all vendor correspondence via phone or email. Attach corresponding purchase orders to incoming invoices with all supporting documentation. Investigate and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders. Make copies of all checks, complete deposit slips, process bank deposits and prepare and post invoices and credit and debit memos. Prepare batch check runs and ACH transactions. Prepare customer/vendor statements, bills, and invoices, and reconcile expenses to the general ledger. Assist with the processing of month end accruals for monthly financial reports, and monthly closings. Reconcile various accounts by identifying errors in posting or omissions by applying appropriate accounting standards. Receive, research, and resolve a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons. Reconcile inventories for various locations within company. Prepare various reports, worksheets and maintain filing system. Work with collections personnel to verify status of delinquent accounts and solicit payments on overdue accounts. QualificationsJob Qualifications: 1-2 years accounts payable and accounts receivable or general accounting experience Familiarity with accounting programs and software Ability to exercise judgement and/or discretion in making independent decisions. Able to work at a fast pace while handling confidential and sensitive information with high degree of accuracy Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to understand and proactively manage both internal and external customer needs Strong organizational skills; must be detail oriented, ability to multi-task Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial systems Willingness to take on additional duties as assigned by management Knowledge of QuickBooks a plus! Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus! Willingness to take on additional duties as assigned by management Benefits: Sandy Pine offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time positions: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Company Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Paid Time Off