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Staff Accountant

Howe, Indiana

Salary Grade: $55,000-$65,000/yr

Overview of Company: Lennard Ag Company is a family-owned, three-generations deep farming operation that’s been producing and delivering quality vegetables and grain crops since 1947. Specializing in potatoes, we grow over 14,000 acres in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina, and North Carolina. We combine strong industry traditions with cutting-edge agricultural practices, advanced technology, and the latest management practices. Anchored by our strong history, Lennard Ag Company’s modern operations are complemented by their care for the land, their community, and the people with whom they work.

Overview of Position: Our company is seeking a motivated full-time on-site Staff Accountant with a high level of attention to detail. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks but not limited to: providing support to the accounting department, proficiency in QuickBooks, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, assist with month end close.

Summary of Duties:   
•Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
•Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
•Confer with company officials and Management about financial asset utilization and audit results
•Assists in the preparation of company budgets as well as entering into Quickbooks.
•Prepare adjusting journal entries.
•Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
•Establish chart of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
•Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to confirm records are accurate.
•Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and projections
•Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
•Mentor new employees if needed
•Payroll processing backup
•Preparing for year-end audit and special projects
•Helps with banks and credit card reconciliations
•Is responsible for preparing and recording journal entries
•Helps accounts payable and accounts receivable daily entries and helps spot check for accuracy

Education and Work Experience/Requirement:
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
•At extensive experience in accounting or a related field
•Post secondary education may substitute for years of experience

Skill Set Requirements:       
•Proficiency in QuickBooks
•Microsoft suite
•High attention to detail
•Must be self-directed and able to work independently, while also work well with others
•Organization - highly detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize time management.
•Conscientiousness - Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work and demonstrates responsible behavior.
•Strong written and verbal communications skills
•Interpersonal skills - Shows courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others and relates well to different people.

Working Conditions:      
•Hours of operation will range from 8am to 5pm
•Work environment required immediate response to spontaneous customer demands  

Supervision Received: Reports to Controller

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Employee may be asked to perform other duties at the company’s sole discretion.