Accountant I

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC dba Houdek is a manufacturing company based in Volga South Dakota that is improving animal health and nutrition by providing high-quality feed ingredients. Using patent-pending technologies licensed on a worldwide, exclusive basis from South Dakota State University and developed internally, the Company is upgrading soybean meal to high-quality ingredients used in aquaculture and other animal feeds.

POSITION SUMMARY

Accountant I - Accounts Payable is responsible for the timely and accurate entry of all purchase-related transactions as well as maintaining all purchase and vendor documentation within and outside of the accounting system. Accountant I - Accounts Payable is also responsible for working with the procurement and warehouse staff to support purchasing in a manner that aligns with our Company values of Safety, Quality, Respect, Transparency, and Innovation. Accountant I will report to the Accounting Manager.

JOB DUTIES

• Process accounts payable transactions ensuring accuracy and timeliness of invoice entry.
• Establish and maintain vendor records within the accounting system.
• Maintain documentation of invoices and statements supporting
• Prepare monthly accrual and prepaid financial transactions.
• Reconcile AP and accrual accounts monthly to the general ledger.
• Work closely with grant principal investigators or grant contract managers to track actual grant revenues and expenses compared to the grant budget.
• Implement existing accounting policies and procedures and assist in identifying areas for improvement.
• Track and file sales and use tax and prepare financial reports for annual federal income tax filing.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for tax preparation.
• Prepare 1099's annually.
• Prepare other general journal entries and ad hoc reports as requested by finance management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting or related field preferred
• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, or Finance encouraged.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.