Merchandise Accounting Assistant 2
Company: The Scoular Company
Location: Omaha
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Scoular is an employee-owned $9B agribusiness leading the way
since 1892. We buy, sell, store, handle and process grain and
ingredients by leveraging our global networks and expertise in
international trade and transportation. Employing more 1,400 people
in over 100 offices and facilities in North America and Asia, we
provide safe, innovative and reliable solutions to farmers, grain
processors, renewable energy producers, and manufacturers of food,
animal feed, aquafeed and pet food. Our deep involvement in the
global agricultural supply chain gives us the ability to quickly
assess market needs and identify opportunities for growth and
innovation. Position Overview: The Feed & Food Division is seeking
qualified candidates for a Merchandiser Assistant II (MAII) to
support business operations in the Omaha, NE office. The MAII has
primary responsibility for effectively performing all accounting
tasks relating to the business unit(s) assigned in an efficient
manner following all company and market group policies and
procedures. The MAII maintains positive customer and
supplier/vendor relations and proactively monitors and reports cash
flow and credit risk. The MA II exhibits excellent teamwork with
other business units and personnel and assists in training new
merchandisers and merchandiser assistants (MAs). The MA II reviews
business reports for his/her assigned business units and serves as
a primary resource for merchandisers and MA questions. The MAII
strives for continuous improvement and embraces new technology and
changes to processes and procedures. Will consider experienced
internal candidates located in offices outside Omaha. Job
Responsibilities: Review reports, identifying actionable items and
resolutions for their assigned trade unit and serve as a primary
resource for merchandiser and MA questions. Ensure all inventories
are reconciled monthly. Provides customer and logistics support.
Will handle challenging issues from MA I and escalate, with
recommendations, to the merchandiser if neededResponsible for
effectively performing assigned accounting tasks relating to the
trade unit(s) in a highly efficient manner including but not
limited to: Process freight payments/ticket upload or creation
daily. Process final settlements in a timely manner. Process daily
cash receipts and follow up on outstanding receivables and
unapplied cashWorks on various projects (from testing to training)
at the direction of controller, related to Scoular's CTRM, TMS
and/or any other relevant systemsProvides training and direction to
co-workers upon manager's request. Takes a broad perspective to
problems and spots new, less obvious solutions RequirementsMinimum:
Strong math skillsExcellent customer service skillsComplex
problem-solving skillsAbility to organize and prioritize multiple
tasksAttention to detail and accuracyAbility to transfer knowledge
or train team membersMS Excel proficiencyKnowledge of
buying/selling commoditiesTwo years of accounting experience
Keywords: The Scoular Company, Omaha , Merchandise Accounting Assistant 2, Other , Omaha, Nebraska
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