Dairy Farmers of America · 11 hours ago
Senior Accountant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expDairy Farmers of America is a company that focuses on providing accurate and timely financial information. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing accounting processes, preparing financial statements, and conducting financial analyses to support decision-making within the organization.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Perform and/or assist in the completion of the monthly accounting close process and ensure that all journal entries for assigned areas are timely, accurate, and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Prepare assigned monthly journal entries and account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner and ensure appropriate supporting documentation for each
Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and various accounting analyses and reports and provide accounting data or other information needed to prepare the company’s internal/external financial information and disclosures
Review and analyze financials, such as month-end income statement and balance sheet, looking for discrepancies and trends; investigate unusual or unexpected trends and implement corrective action
Conduct various financial analyses, such as reviewing balance sheet and income statement accounts for significant, unusual, or unexpected variances (versus forecast, prior year)
Research variances to identify root cause and effectively communicate results of analyses (in verbal or written form) to accounting/finance management
Coordinate and communicate accounting matters with other functions or departments as needed
Support finance teams or other groups as needed with budgeting/forecasting processes and various supporting analysis, as applicable
Support internal and external audits and compliance with the company’s controls and accounting policies
Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements so that management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions. These reports may include profit and loss statements, balance sheets, depreciation statements, cash flow, debtor and creditor lists, repayment schedules, regulatory reports and filings
Complete or assist with ad-hoc projects, data analysis requests, and management reporting for multiple levels of management
Lead projects or components of large or complex accounting-related projects
Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement within areas of responsibility
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
5 to 8 years of progressive accounting, finance, or related experience
Experience with accounting software or applications and Microsoft Office or similar software
Strong knowledge of US GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)
Strong knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically Excel
Strong analytical skills including the ability to reconcile problematic accounts with unknown and/or multiple variables
Able to work with superior accuracy and attention to detail
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to work independently on tasks or projects after a brief explanation of the desired results
Able to take ownership for assigned projects and see through to completion
Able to demonstrate solid business judgment and decision-making skills
Able to work independently in an office or remote working environment
Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
Able to work with a sense of urgency and within deadlines
Able to maintain confidentiality of information
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Preferred
CPA certification preferred
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-15
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