Dairy Farmers of America

Accounting Associate

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Corona, CA (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job Description

Entry level position responsible for balancing all milk and/or other product receipts shipped into various customer plants for the Western Area. Insuring timely and accurate accounting of all fluid product pounds and components and reviewing all tests results are accurate and in reason for our members/owners and customers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate a computer workstation to input, update, and retrieve data into/from our system and to/from spreadsheets
  • Balancing with customers on units of milk received, including, but limited to tracking down missing manifests/tickets and/or test results
  • Review, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies with member/owner deviation reports at each balancing period, (first half and final of each month)
  • Communicate with customers, haulers, field representatives, and members when necessary. This can also include other internal divisions or corporate support teams.
  • Receive, research, and resolve a variety of internal/external customer inquiries concerning units of milk received by the customer, both internal and external.
  • 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
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, would be preferred
  • 10-key proficiency
  • Able to complete basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Able to follow directions
  • Able to follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of information
  • Possesses strong customer service skills both orally and written
  • Must be dependable and reliable. Able to work some Saturdays or holidays as necessary
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

Pay range: $17/hour

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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