What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery?
How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture
Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
This is a hybrid role based out of our Waitsfield, VT office.
What you'll be doing:
The Accounting Associate will assist in preparing and coordinating detailed journal entries for the general ledger. They will participate in closing monthly accounting records, reconciling balance sheet accounts, supporting audit requests, maintaining internal controls, leading ad hoc projects, and serving as a liaison between multiple departments to ensure information is reported timely and accurately.
- Ensure accounting records and entries are prepared with diligence, and that reconciliations and other supporting documentation is organized in a clear and consistent manner
- Record cash entries and prepare bank reconciliations
- Develop an understanding of the business and forge strong relationships with the manufacturing sites and other departments
- Owner of the freight accrual, prepaid expenses schedules, and certain AR entries
- Serve as backup AP as it relates to matching purchase orders; assist with coding invoices for specific vendors
- Assist in monthly close process by preparing assigned journal entries and performing reviews; research monthly flux drivers and identify anomalies; generate reports for management’s review
- Work closely with Finance in compiling and cross-checking departmental budgets
- Review and approving employee expenses in Certify
- Manage sales and use tax exemption and credit reference requests
- Drive process improvements to streamline the flow of information within the department and across the company’s sites
What we are seeking:
Education Level – Required/Preferred – BS Accounting, CPA a plus
Work Experience – 2 years as an accountant
Practical/Technical Knowledge –
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work across departments
- Organized, accurate, detail-oriented
- Strong motor with an ability to identify opportunities to streamline processes
- Strong knowledge of Excel
- Desire to learn the fundamentals of the industry and take on new challenges
- Ability to work independently and multi-task in a flexible, fast-paced environment
- JD Edwards and/or NetSuite a plus
