Accounting Associate

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for a full-time Accounting Associate! The Accounting Associate is responsible for maintaining accounts receivable records, maintaining accounts payable records, running reports for management, and recording a wide range of financial transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility for Accounts Receivable Duties

• Generate timely and accurate customer invoices and statements


• Process customer payments, refunds, and adjustments


• Research and resolve customer inquiries and discrepancies between payments and invoices


• Monitor and address aged accounts receivable with customers

Assist with Accounts Payable Duties

• Verify vendor accounts and facilitate payment to vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.


• Charge expenses to account and cost centers


• Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices


• Reconcile account transactions with the general ledger


• Assists with year-end inventory reconciliation


• Processes shop work orders to track equipment maintenance cost


• Ensure accounting activity complies with local, state, and federal government requirements


• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in an accounting-related field or business-related field


• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices; min of 2 years working experience preferred


• Ability to comprehend and follow directions and to communicate and keep daily records

Job Details:

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Schedule: This position offers flexibility with hours, accommodating candidates looking to work between 30 and 40 hours per week. A standard full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If working fewer hours, we will collaborate with the selected candidate to establish a consistent and mutually agreeable schedule.

Work Location: Friesland, WI

Travel Requirements: 0-5% - travel to/from post office and bank as needed

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to maintain confidential records


• Proficient with ERP systems and Excel


• Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team


• Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software


• Valid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle record

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• The ability to sit/stand in one place for extended periods


• Various repetitive movements. Good manual dexterity to perform required duties


• Exposure to airborne particles or fumes


• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times

Alsum Benefits

Alsum Farms & Produce offers its full-time (30 hours or more) employees:

• Employer contributed health plan


• Employer paid life insurance


• Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance


• Onsite fitness center


• Vacation and holiday pay


• Profit sharing


• 401(k) with company match


• Employee discounts


• Educational assistance program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

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