Description We are offering a contract for a permanent position as an Accountant II in Loveland, Colorado, within the agriculture industry. This role primarily involves processing customer credit applications, maintaining and monitoring customer accounts, and resolving inquiries. The successful candidate will also be tasked with coordinating with multiple stakeholders and working with various teams to address system and account issues.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze daily, monthly, and quarterly AR data for accuracy and compliance

• Manage cash receipts in the corporate office lockbox and AR bank accounts

• Investigate and assist in coding General Ledger receipts

• Apply payments received from customers and approve non-customer/GL cash coding and posting

• Collaborate with various stakeholders and manage escalations from the Managed Service provider

• Assist in the resolution of AR system and account issues

• Handle escalations and risk assessments for Unclaimed Property and open AR

• Oversee the creation and sending of Due Diligence Letters and communicate with branches

• Generate Credit Balance Refund requests as necessary

• Support Bad Debt processes, including overseeing the transfer of Trade-AR to Doubtful Bad Debt and Bad Debt Clearing

• Review items for proper coding and approve for upload

• Perform month-end close procedures, including reporting on monthly data and reconciling assigned Balance Sheet accounts

• Submit and post necessary Journal entries

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and assist in the assignment of EFT payments to customers and GL

• Support and work closely with the AR Cash Application Team

• Perform UAT and regression testing for related AR processes and systems as needed

• Support the MSS wholesale accrual rebates and invoicing processing team

• Assist all leadership and stakeholders in addressing their queries about process standardization or suggested improvements. Requirements • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must for managing and analyzing financial data.

• Strong customer service skills required for dealing with clients and stakeholders.

• Familiarity with office functions and procedures to ensure smooth operations.

• Ability to effectively conduct research for problem-solving and decision-making.

• Capability to process payments and manage invoicing, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.

• Experience with cash handling and cash activity management.

• Proficient in reviewing financial statements and transaction records for accuracy.

• Knowledge of the general ledger and journal entries for maintaining accurate financial records.

• Experience with reconciliations to ensure all financial data aligns and there are no discrepancies.

• Understanding of finance and accounting principles.

• Ability to comply with all company policies related to finance and accounting.

• Leadership skills are required for managing and guiding teams.

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to financial management.

• Experience in handling financial matters for retail and property sectors is a plus.

• Understanding of the production process in the agriculture industry is preferred.

• Proficiency in using 'About Time' software for time tracking.

• Familiarity with the facility management in the agricultural sector.

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Experience in managing receipts and maintaining accurate financial records.

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