The Holstein Association USA, Inc., the world’s largest dairy cattle breed organization, is a dynamic organization located in Brattleboro, VT offering a friendly and professional work environment.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant. As a valued Holstein Association team member, you will receive a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package.
Job Purpose: The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with all government rules and regulations. The staff accountant will analyze and evaluate financial information to prepare financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, manage sales tax reporting, and perform other accounting related responsibilities.
Major Responsibilities:
• Prepare financial statements for the Association and its subsidiaries
• Prepare month end general ledger journal entries
• Perform month end closing procedures
• Prepare and perform bank reconciliations, daily cash balancing procedures, and bank deposits
• Prepare account reconciliations
• Participate in annual budget preparations
• Generate and distribute financial reports
• Ensure financial reporting integrity and accuracy
• Sales tax reporting and sales tax exemption certificate management
• Participate in financial statement audits, including preparation of audit schedules
• Manage inventory of forms, literature, clothing, restock as needed, and obtain competitive quotes as required
• Monitor inventory, perform inventory counts, and record adjustments properly
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of relevant financial accounting experience
Competencies:
• Impeccable ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality
• Excellent knowledge of, experience with, and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Excellent ability to read financial statements
• Excellent ability to deliver highly accurate work
• Very strong accounting, mathematical, and analytical skills
• Strong proficiency with accounting software and reporting applications such as Microsoft Dynamics, Avalara, Microsoft office, QuickBooks, and Crystal Reports
• Strong communications skills (written, verbal, and listening)
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong ability to work in a team environment
• Highly detail oriented
• Ability to effectively juggle multiple responsibilities and priorities
Human Resources
Holstein Association USA, Inc.
1 Holstein Place, PO Box
808 Click Here to submit your resume online.
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0808
employment@holstein.com
The Holstein Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, complies with all federal, state,
and
local laws prohibiting discrimination, actual or perceived, based on race, creed, color, age, religion,
alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran
status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by law.
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