General Ledger Accountant

Jones Dairy Farm

Fort Atkinson, WI

LOCATION

Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

JOB SUMMARY:

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Company’s general ledger and supporting accurate, timely financial reporting. This role plays a key part in period-end and year‑end close processes, account reconciliations, and internal controls in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, attention to detail, and experience working with inventory‑driven financials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

An essential job duty of this position is regularly reporting to work on time and being able to perform the essential duties of the position.

% Of Total Time

Prepare and post recurring and non‑routine journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Perform periodic general ledger account reconciliations, including but not limited to cash, inventory, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany accounts
Support period‑end, and year‑end close activities, including variance analysis and financial statement support
Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and related reconciliations
Assist with inventory accounting, including review of standard costs, manufacturing variances, and coordination with operations as needed
Research and resolve account discrepancies and unusual transactions in a timely manner
Support internal control documentation and compliance efforts, including audit support and walkthroughs
Assist with preparation of schedules for external auditors and internal management reporting
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and close efficiency
Perform special projects and analyses as assigned

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

COMPETENCIES:

Approachability	Puts others at ease by listening, allowing adequate time for interactions, and giving undivided attention. Show receptivity to message being delivered.
Collaboration	Seeks and enlists active participation of others to reach goals.
Customer Focus	Builds effective relationships, identifies customer expectations, sees issues from their point of view; offers practical recommendations.
Dependability	Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record.
Ethics & Integrity	Possesses a strong set of core values and beliefs consistent with social, ethical, and organizational principles. Confronts unethical situations.
Innovation	Generates new ideas and approaches to enhance the organization's systems, products, or effectiveness.
Personal Accountability	Accepts responsibility for own actions including failure. Embraces experience as learning opportunities and not chances to blames.
Results Orientated	Drives behavior to emphasize achievement. Self-directed toward accomplishment. Is action oriented. Likes challenge. Pursues Opportunities. Consistently high achieving.
Time Management/ Prioritization	Determines the interrelationships and relative importance of tasks and allocates time efficiently to the most important issues. Knows what not to spend time on; completes work in a timely fashion.
Trust & Respect	Offers respect to all in the work environment, adheres to high personal standards of acceptance, reliability, openness, and consistency of action with words.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

Experience or Training: 3 years of related accounting experience. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work efficiently within deadlines.

Technology/Equipment: Strong computer skills with a high level proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Technology/Equipment: Experience with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

An individual must meet the mental and physical requirements described here to successfully perform this position's essential functions.

Intermittent (less than 15%), Occasional (15-45%), Frequent (50-75%), and Continuous (over 75%)

Manual dexterity to operate all office equipment efficiently	Continuous
Visual dexterity to operate all office equipment efficiently	Continuous
Walking	Frequent
Bending	Frequent
Standing	Frequent
Sitting	Frequent
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs	Intermittent
Exposure to cold, hot, damp, and noisy environments	Intermittent

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Most of the work for this position is performed in an office environment, however, there may be exposure to production areas requiring the use of PPE, uniform or protective clothing, and safety equipment.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities, and the physical and mental demands listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.