Staff Accountant

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.

Regional Sales Representative

Holstein Association USA, Inc., the world’s largest dairy cattle breed organization, is a dynamic, innovative, growing organization located in Brattleboro, Vermont. We are currently seeking talented Regional Sales Representatives for various U.S. territories.

Job Purpose:
To promote and sell Holstein Association USA products and services to current and prospective customers to drive the achievement of annual sales and revenue goals.

Major Responsibilities:
• Present, promote, and sell all Holstein Association products/services to achieve and exceed territory sales goals.
• Develop and implement strategies and territory action plans to meet established sales goals.
• Maintain and continue building solid working relationships with existing clients to ensure world-class service and to identify new sales opportunities.
• Generate leads and quickly build a good rapport with potential new customers.
• Enhance the knowledge level about Holstein Association services within the industry by attending/participating in sales, shows, member meetings, seminars, trade shows, and conferences where enthusiastic and professional education and promotion can be accomplished.
• Develops a network of industry contacts within assigned territory in order to remain up to date on industry developments and obtain new business prospects.
• Provide feedback to managers and other staff on ways to increase the usefulness and value of our current menu of services and offer ideas for new services.
• Support all Holstein Association staff by giving field assistance when appropriate and maintaining a professional team attitude while professionally addressing criticism of operations and/or other staff.
• Work to continually develop and strengthen personal marketing abilities by constantly upgrading computer skills, staying on the leading edge of Association software and prominent dairy management software, learning new selling techniques, and setting aside time to read and stay current on Holstein and industry topics.
• Provide all business reports and expenses in a timely and complete manner.

Education and Experience:
BS in Dairy Science, Animal Science or related field, preferred
• 3 - 5 years sales experience
• 3 - 5 years experience/knowledge of dairy cattle management, genetics, and registered Holstein business

The Regional Sales Representative will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. If you meet or exceed these qualifications, please forward your cover letter and resume to:

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.