Entry Level Accountant
Potato Products of Idaho Potato Products of Idaho Rigby, ID Rigby, ID Full-time Full-time $45,000 - $55,000 a year $45,000 - $55,000 a year 18 hours ago 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
Job Description:
Potato Products of Idaho (PPI) is hiring an entry level accounting professional to work onsite at the company's headquarters in Rigby, Idaho.
The Entry Level Accountant (ELA) supports the PPI Controller in completing accounting and finance activities for the company.
PPI is a very lean and flat organization offering the ELA opportunities to assist in all areas of the accounting function and financial management of a growth company.
Primary Responsibilities and Functions:
Become proficient in using key functions of the PPI accounting platform with a primary focus on general ledger maintenance, A/P and A/R processing, and reporting and analysis of financial performance (income statement and balance sheet.
Accurately process incoming vendor invoices daily, matching them to purchase orders and capturing value-added information for analyzing costs for various expense and balance sheet accounts.
Prepare key weekly and monthly financial reports that track overall company sales and profit performance, labor productivity, and other key revenue and cost variables.
Track and analyze SKU-level profitability on a shipment-by-shipment basis to understand the impact of pricing strategies, COGS, and freight revenues and costs on customer and destination profitability.
Conduct ad hoc analysis projects to help Management understand key factors affecting PPI's financial performance and to identify emerging issues and opportunities for the Director of Sales.
Longer term the ELA's responsibilities will broaden to include payroll-processing related activities, capital budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting/bill of materials management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's level degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Minimum GPA of 3.
0 with a 3.
5 or higher in accounting/finance related studies.
Working and applied knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles with experience using accounting software.
Strong math, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel including using pivot tables and other advanced analysis functions.
Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office products including MS Word and PowerPoint.
Internship or accounting work experience while obtaining degree a plus! Personal Attributes:
Quality of Work:
Assignments/tasks are complete, accurate, and presentable.
Good Judgement:
Exhibits thought, insight, and discretion.
Effective Communication Skills:
Demonstrates self-awareness and required level of written and oral skills and professional vocabulary.
Collaborative Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills:
Works well with others.
Effective Time Management:
Is able to schedule time efficiently in accompanying assignments and meets deadlines.
Dependable and Punctual:
Reliable, timely and productive in arriving for work and completing assignments.
Applied Creativity:
Imaginative and resourceful in problem-solving.
Initiative:
Seeks new responsibilities, tasks or skills and does not hesitate to ask questions.
Use of Academic
Experience:
Demonstrates knowledge and application of educational learning and skill development.
Attitude:
Positive, enthusiastic, friendly, and curious.
Compensation &
Benefits:
$50,000.
00 with year-end bonus opportunity.
Health Insurance/HAS including vision and dental.
Group life and disability insurance.
401-K plan with company matching.
Paid vacation.
About Potato Products of Idaho (PPI):
The company is a value-added food processor that manufactures potato-based products for wholesale/food service and retail customers.
The company was founded in 1998 and is privately held along with its sister companies Rigby Produce and Mickelsen Farms, providing it with a farm-to-fork distribution system offering unrivaled distribution efficiencies and guaranteed access to Idaho grown potatoes, the gold standard in the industry.
PPI and its sister companies offer long term career opportunities for the successful candidate who seeks a career with a reputable and stable company and work-life balance in Southeastern Idaho.
Application Process:
Email resume with cover letter and college transcript to email protected Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange interviews.
Desired hiring date:
January 2, 2024 Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$45,000.
00 - $55,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience level:
Under 1 year Physical setting:
Office Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person Primary Responsibilities and Functions:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Job Description:
Potato Products of Idaho (PPI) is hiring an entry level accounting professional to work onsite at the company's headquarters in Rigby, Idaho.
The Entry Level Accountant (ELA) supports the PPI Controller in completing accounting and finance activities for the company.
PPI is a very lean and flat organization offering the ELA opportunities to assist in all areas of the accounting function and financial management of a growth company.
Primary Responsibilities and Functions:
Become proficient in using key functions of the PPI accounting platform with a primary focus on general ledger maintenance, A/P and A/R processing, and reporting and analysis of financial performance (income statement and balance sheet.
Accurately process incoming vendor invoices daily, matching them to purchase orders and capturing value-added information for analyzing costs for various expense and balance sheet accounts.
Prepare key weekly and monthly financial reports that track overall company sales and profit performance, labor productivity, and other key revenue and cost variables.
Track and analyze SKU-level profitability on a shipment-by-shipment basis to understand the impact of pricing strategies, COGS, and freight revenues and costs on customer and destination profitability.
Conduct ad hoc analysis projects to help Management understand key factors affecting PPI's financial performance and to identify emerging issues and opportunities for the Director of Sales.
Longer term the ELA's responsibilities will broaden to include payroll-processing related activities, capital budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting/bill of materials management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's level degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Minimum GPA of 3.
0 with a 3.
5 or higher in accounting/finance related studies.
Working and applied knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles with experience using accounting software.
Strong math, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel including using pivot tables and other advanced analysis functions.
Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office products including MS Word and PowerPoint.
Internship or accounting work experience while obtaining degree a plus! Personal Attributes:
Quality of Work:
Assignments/tasks are complete, accurate, and presentable.
Good Judgement:
Exhibits thought, insight, and discretion.
Effective Communication Skills:
Demonstrates self-awareness and required level of written and oral skills and professional vocabulary.
Collaborative Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills:
Works well with others.
Effective Time Management:
Is able to schedule time efficiently in accompanying assignments and meets deadlines.
Dependable and Punctual:
Reliable, timely and productive in arriving for work and completing assignments.
Applied Creativity:
Imaginative and resourceful in problem-solving.
Initiative:
Seeks new responsibilities, tasks or skills and does not hesitate to ask questions.
Use of Academic
Experience:
Demonstrates knowledge and application of educational learning and skill development.
Attitude:
Positive, enthusiastic, friendly, and curious.
Compensation &
Benefits:
$50,000.
00 with year-end bonus opportunity.
Health Insurance/HAS including vision and dental.
Group life and disability insurance.
401-K plan with company matching.
Paid vacation.
About Potato Products of Idaho (PPI):
The company is a value-added food processor that manufactures potato-based products for wholesale/food service and retail customers.
The company was founded in 1998 and is privately held along with its sister companies Rigby Produce and Mickelsen Farms, providing it with a farm-to-fork distribution system offering unrivaled distribution efficiencies and guaranteed access to Idaho grown potatoes, the gold standard in the industry.
PPI and its sister companies offer long term career opportunities for the successful candidate who seeks a career with a reputable and stable company and work-life balance in Southeastern Idaho.
Application Process:
Email resume with cover letter and college transcript to email protected Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange interviews.
Desired hiring date:
January 2, 2024 Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$45,000.
00 - $55,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience level:
Under 1 year Physical setting:
Office Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person Primary Responsibilities and Functions:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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