Job description

Join the always-growing family at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery as we work with our cooperative of local farmers to create award-winning cheese!
Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910
Accounting/Administrative Support Associate
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Administration, the Accounting/Administrative Support Associate performs routine accounting tasks, functions as the office receptionist, and provides essential administrative support. As with all roles, the incumbent is expected to follow all company policies and procedures and perform work in a safe and efficient manner. The ideal candidate must be a proactive professional with strong MS Office skills and a keen attention to detail. In addition to basic accounting and administrative work, this role will be involved in projects that support process improvement efforts within the Administration Office.
Responsibilities:

• This role will focus on the processing and communication of daily invoicing for products produced, sold and shipped by the Company.
• Entering cash receipts and invoice deductions into appropriate accounts in general ledger.
• Provide fully skilled, general administrative, analytical, and financial support for the Office.
• Provide support through assigned projects and day-to-day activities including but not limited to answering phones and directing visitor/customer/patron requests while communicating efficiently with all departments.
• Assist with and provide back-up coverage to other administrative jobs as required for department effectiveness.
• Resolve administrative problems by analyzing information, identifying, and communicating solutions.
• Clearly articulate, communicate and relay important information and critical documents efficiently.
• Maintain and update various databases, spreadsheets and financial reports while meeting critical deadlines.
• Define, organize, and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Protect confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstrate professionalism and urgency in answering incoming calls, messages, and emails.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• All other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:*

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply basic analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and organize multiple projects and display a strong sense of follow-through and ability to prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, problem-solve, exercise excellent judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Proficiency with MS SharePoint is a plus.
• High school diploma with 2+ years of experience or Associates degree with 1+ years of experience required.
• Undergraduate degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Highest level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality and ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrates speed and flexibility as appropriate in responding and adapting to changes.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Effective interpersonal and phone skills that demonstrate poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.

ABOUT ELLSWORTH COOPERATIVE CREAMERY: At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees; you are like family and we want you to succeed. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery span 10, 20 and even 50 years! Our Ellsworth, Wisconsin facility specializes solely in the production of our world-famous All Natural White Cheddar Cheese Curds, both natural and flavored, our All Natural Cheddar Cheese Curd Crumbles and sweet whey powder.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

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