Accounting Assistant (Feedlot - Grand View, ID)

Summary

Under general supervision completes routine accounting support and bookkeeping related duties to support the financial systems, reports and information.  Provides customer support that includes problem solving, answering questions, and resolving issues.

Key Responsibilities

Managing Correspondence:  

• Handling incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and other communications.  Involves drafting responses, sorting mail, and forwarding messages to appropriate parties.

Data Entry & Record Keeping:

• Inputting data into databases, spreadsheets and other systems.  Responsible for accounting and other basic financial systems.  
• Maintaining accurate records and organizing files for easy retrieval, as well as supplying data and basic financial records for reports.
• Maintain farm records in Trimble software documenting fertilizers, chemicals and seed that are applied to farm fields each season.
• Report tenant crops to appropriate FSA agencies.

Bookkeeping:  

• Assisting with basic accounting tasks such as processing invoices, tracking expenses and reconciling accounts.  Involves working closely with other positions within the finance department.
• Follows established methods and procedures for financial record keeping and reporting.

Administrative Support:

• Offering general assistance to staff members as needed, involving anything from photocopying documents to organizing files and working closely with the farm team.

Communication and Coordination:

• Acting as a liaison between different departments or vendors, facilitating communication and ensuring that information flows smoothly within the organization.

Typical Education

Preferred Associate’s Degree (A.A. or equivalent), but a combination of work and years of experience will be considered as well.

Relevant Experience

1+ years related experience and/or training

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.