Jr Accountant at VALLEY MILK LLC

Turlock, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Accounting Software, Payroll Processing, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, Government Reporting, Bookkeeping, Milk Production Reporting, ERP Systems, Dairy Industry Knowledge

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Job Location: Valley Milk, LLC - Turlock, CA 95380 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Accounting Valley Milk, LLC is a leading dairy manufacturer dedicated to providing high-quality dairy products to customers worldwide. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, we take pride in our company and continue to grow as a trusted name in the industry. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to join our team for a 6- 8-month temporary assignment, covering a vacancy within our finance department. Role Overview: The Junior Accountant will assist the finance team with various accounting tasks related to dairy manufacturing operations. This temporary position will provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial data, while supporting the accounting team. Key Responsibilities: Process producer payroll including review of all premiums, assessments, and deductions. Distribute milk statements and reports for producers for advance and final billing. Prepare reports to balance with milk haulers. Update milk market pricing to review weekly. Balance milk and cream sales transactions with suppliers and customers. Prepare and analyze monthly cream sales report and review variances with customers. Invoice cream and milk sales twice per month. Responsible for timely and accurate government reporting for USDA, CDFA and Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO NO 51). Prepare annual 1099-PATR for producer payments. Monthly reporting of milk receipts and milk sales. Prepare and distribute yield reports for plant throughput. Review milk pooling capacity and analyze data to determine pooling decision monthly. Prepare monthly milk production reports, charts, and graphs. Prepare monthly reports for outside CPA. Prepare ACH’s for producer payments. Maintain bank reconciliation records for Legacy Milk Cooperative. Responsible for Legacy Milk Cooperative’s bookkeeping including journal entries, payroll, account receivable and accounts payable. Prepare monthly financial reports for Legacy Milk Cooperative. Responsible for providing records to USDA for milk pooling audits. Assist with annual budgets for Legacy Milk Cooperative. Represent the department in projects or assignments as determined by the CFO. Performs other responsibilities as determined by business needs. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including production and procurement. Strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Quickbooks, Sage or similar ERP System Strong time management skills Dairy industry finance experience is strongly preferred but not required, specifically knowledge of dairy costing and Federal Milk Marketing Order Ability to understand the overall manufacturing process of an ERP system, specifically the transition of raw goods into finished product. Demonstrated ability to influence without defined authority Analytical thinker/problem solver Additional Information: Temporary position for 6-8 months Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the dairy manufacturing sector. Supportive and collaborative team environment How to Apply: If you are ready to contribute to a leading dairy manufacturer and gain valuable accounting experience in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to careers@valleymilkca.com. Valley Milk LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

The Junior Accountant will assist the finance team with various accounting tasks related to dairy manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include processing payroll, preparing financial reports, and maintaining bank reconciliation records.