Staff Accountant, Milk Accounting

We have an amazing opportunity for a Milk Staff Accountant. This individual is a member of the Accounting team and is responsible for processing conventional cream and milk invoices, Federal Milk Market reporting and conventional milk PPV accruals and analysis. The Milk Staff Accountant will also maintain a good working relationship with our Milk Procurement, Producer Relations, Supply Chain Finance Teams, and milk auditors. Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

Review conventional cream invoices, reconcile with Dairy.com for accuracy, and submit to AP
• Review conventional milk invoices, reconcile with Dairy.com and SAP, and submit to AP
• Ensuring payments are issued in a timely manner (per Federal Milk Market orders)

• Process and submit Federal Milk Market and state reports

• Work cross-functionally with Milk Procurement and Producer Relations Teams to ensure Dairy.com producer master data is updated
• Conduct month-end close functions including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, conventional milk PPV accruals
• Assist with audits (including Federal Milk Market audits, External audits, National Dairy Promotions audit, etc.) providing requested information
• Maintain, update, and improve all schedules and spreadsheets utilized by the position
• Maintain and report on all relevant statistics for Milk Accounting. Task may include the assembly of both routine and ad-hoc reports based on business need
• Manage milk licenses, ensure they are up to date, maintain data in spreadsheet on renewals and expiration dates and renew as necessary
• Invoicing of milk and cream sent to producers as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

The salary range for this position is $75k-90k USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related field

• You have at least 1-3 years of transactional accounting experience (A/P, A/R, Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, etc.)
• You have working knowledge of ERP systems (such as SAP)
• You must have working knowledge of general accounting procedures and process including GAAP
• You have the ability to work effectively with a variety of people in a team environment required
• You must demonstrate initiative to solve issues independently, consistently, and professionally
• You must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills
• You have strong communication skills; written and verbal
• You have strong computer skills, particularly with Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
• You have the ability to work effectively and in cooperation with various departments
• You are customer service oriented
• You have the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and effectively meet deadlines
• You have the ability to produce timely, accurate, reliable and relevant information

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.