Accounting Assistant

Temporary Accounting Assistant

Reports To: Controller FLSA Status: Non-exempt Department: Finance

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Accounting Assistant performs various accounting-related duties for Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC and all its subsidiaries.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 Accounts payable function – process purchase orders, receiving documents, vendor invoices and statements. Initiate payment of vendor invoices according to terms. Maintain files of invoices and related documents.  Accounts receivable function – process settlement sheets from national ethanol and distiller’s grain customers, maintain analysis worksheets for net sales price and comparison to budget, record cash receipts and maintain records on miscellaneous receivables.  Corn purchases – maintain analysis worksheets on settlement of corn purchases.  Obtain production and unit information for weekly and monthly management reports.  Perform other accounting-related tasks, as assigned by the Controller.  Perform various tasks related to month-end accounting close, as assigned by the Controller.  Provide back-up for Administrative Department.  Prepares various account reconciliations as assigned and maintains fixed asset database  Special projects and other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS

 Actively promote GLE’s Vision, Mission, Values and Guiding Principles with team members, outside vendors, and customers.  Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information.  Provide required information to leaders on a timely basis.  Maintain general ledger and all monthly financial reports.  Treasury management  Safeguard company assets and maintain high level of internal control  Fixed asset and inventory controls  Maintain a high level of customer service and friendly atmosphere.  Focus on continuous improvement in all aspects of the job.  Promote GLE in the community. January 2010  Maintain a team environment with all other plant departments  Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Experience:

 To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the competencies required to perform the essential functions of this position along with effective oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.  One (1) to three (1) years of accounting experience, preferably in ethanol or manufacturing industry  Experience with the following accounting areas would be helpful: ethanol and/or distiller’s grains sales, cost accounting in a continuous production environment and fixed assets.  Experience in providing management reporting.  Require working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.  Prefer working knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains

Education: B.S. in accounting or business related field, preferred. CPA certification helpful.

Interpersonal:

 Must be able to build, maintain and contribute to a team environment.  Is willing to lead by example and demonstrate servant-leadership.  Is willing to resolve problems in a respectful manner.  Individual desires to promote the collective interests of the team more than self-interest.

Skills:  Individuals must be highly motivated, professional and have excellent computer and communication skills.  Individuals must be highly motivated, professional and have excellent computer and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to details required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position operates mainly in an office environment. In the office, the team member will work on a personal computer. In the plant environment, team member will be required to adhere to all Safety requirements and may be exposed to noise, heat, and other elements both inside and outside. This position is largely self- directed and requires understanding of accounting and company policies, procedures, and values.

 Occasionally lifting weights of forty (40) pounds or less.  Working on a PC while sitting for approximately 90% of the time.

January 2010