Accounting Specialist I (59606)

Sandy 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.