Company Overview
Lennard Ag Company is a family-owned, three-generations-deep farming operation that has been producing and delivering quality vegetables and grain crops since 1947. Specializing in potatoes, we grow over 14,000 acres in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina, and North Carolina. We combine strong industry traditions with cutting-edge agricultural practices, advanced technology, and the latest management practices. Anchored by our strong history, Lennard Ag Company’s modern operations are complemented by our care for the land, our community, and the people with whom we work.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated full-time, on-site
Staff Accountant with a high level of attention to detail. This role is responsible for various day-to-day accounting tasks, including but not limited to:
- Providing support to the accounting department
- Proficiency in QuickBooks
- Reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Assisting with month-end close
Summary of Duties
- Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with accepted accounting procedures.
- Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to assess accuracy and completeness.
- Confer with company officials and management about financial asset utilization and audit results.
- Assist in the preparation of company budgets and enter data into QuickBooks.
- Prepare adjusting journal entries.
- Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
- Establish a chart of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
- Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to confirm record accuracy.
- Assist in preparing financial forecasts and projections.
- Manage deadlines and competing priorities.
- Mentor new employees if needed.
- Serve as a backup for payroll processing.
- Assist in preparing for year-end audits and special projects.
- Support bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Prepare and record journal entries.
- Assist with daily accounts payable and accounts receivable entries and accuracy checks.
Education & Work Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
- Extensive experience in accounting or a related field.
- Post-secondary education may substitute for years of experience.
Required Skill Set
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Suite.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with others.
- Strong organization skills, including the ability to prioritize time management.
- Conscientiousness-demonstrates a high level of effort, commitment, and responsible behavior.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills-demonstrates courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism in interactions with others.
Working Conditions
- Hours of operation: 8 AM - 5 PM.
- Work environment requires immediate response to spontaneous customer demands.
