Accounting Clerk bei Maola Local Dairies

HOURLY PAY = $24.04 - $28.84 PER HOUR

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for managing the accounts payable process, including invoice reconciliation, purchase order processing, and issue resolution. In addition, the Accounting Clerk will also enter raw milk receipts, reconcile cream and fluid milk purchases, balance production data, review credit card statements, process receipts in Ross, and provide support to team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage the site’s accounts payable operations, including invoice validation, purchase order matching, and receiving.
• Process, verify, and reconcile invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals and accurate general ledger coding.
• Enter raw milk receipts into the Maola Accounting System, ensuring accuracy through variance checks and error resolution.
• Record and reconcile cream and fluid milk purchases with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Input and balance finished production data, collaborating with operations to resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile incoming milk receipts with external vendors and internal customers.
• Review and reconcile monthly company credit card statements, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve issues promptly.
• Other duties as assigned.

 BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• At least a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least one year of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably in a manufacturing or administrative environment.
• At least one year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• At least one year of experience with accounting software systems. Rams Ross AS400 and SAP preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. 
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. 
• Collaboration
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration. 

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for computer work and ability to adjust focus.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Environment:

• The individual would encounter normal office environmental conditions.
• The noise level for the work environment would be considered in the moderate range (example: computers, printers, light traffic).

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products.  Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visitwww.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.