Account - Temporary

Full-time - Intern

Atchison, KS

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Temporary Account position at MGP Ingredients involves managing accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely processing of invoices, and maintaining vendor relationships. The role requires problem-solving skills and attention to detail to handle various financial tasks, including collections and month-end reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices against purchase order receipts with 3-way match.
• Process miscellaneous vendor invoices by coding directly to general ledger accounts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve invoice/PO pricing issues through communication both internally and externally.
• Engage in daily interactions with personnel from all areas of the company.
• Review monthly statements from vendors to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Apply all cash deposits and credit memos to the appropriate customers' accounts.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports for collection priorities.
• Initiate paperwork for credit memos for customer deductions.
• Collaborate with customer service and sales to maintain accurate accounts receivable and address collection issues.
• Monitor and match prepaid customers with deposits made weekly in SAP.
• Scan and save daily bank reports and positive pay from Wells Fargo to the company shared drive.
• Assist Senior Accountant with month-end and quarter-end general ledger account reconciliations.
• Perform special projects as requested.
• Work with outside auditors and bank auditors on related PBC items and requests.
• Prepare information for the compiling of Misc 1099 filings for eligible vendors.

Requirements

• In the process of obtaining a college degree in Accounting or Business.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for interaction with sales, customer service, and customers.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills necessary for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.