Staff Accountant

In-office Tuesday through Thursday. Visa sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position. 

People. Planet. Community.

Dairy’s journey starts on the farm, and the road we travel demonstrates our unwavering commitment to sustainable nutrition, as our farmers provide lasting and meaningful nourishment to people, the planet and our communities, both urban and rural.

We are a nonprofit organization located in the greater Chicagoland area and we're always looking for talented people to join our team who share the passion and motivation to promote the goodness of dairy.

Position Summary                                          

The main role of the Staff Accountant is to support the VP Finance / Assistant Controller and other Accounting Staff in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance and Accounting Department as it relates to the DMI Client Companies.

This Staff Accountant will perform general ledger processes such as journal entry postings, account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance ensuring the financial close process is executed smoothly and meets deadlines. 

In addition, the role will provide the opportunity to work on ad hoc projects to improve/streamline the efficiency and effectiveness of the department. 

In order to be successful, the candidate must be organized, detail oriented, and have a team-oriented focus while possessing the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Key Areas of Responsibility: 

·         Ensure that account balances are accurate by analyzing account activity and preparing monthly reconciliations

·         Assist in month-end close activities which include journal entries, reclassifications and allocations

·         Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting within assigned companies

·         Assist in compiling items related to the annual external audit

Education/Experience Requirements: 

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting required

·         0-3 years of general ledger accounting experience

·         CPA or CPA candidate a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Excel as well as the ability to learn new technology

·         Non-for-Profit experience a plus

·         Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

·         Excellent verbal and written communications skills

·         Continuous improvement mindset

New Hire Salary Range: $61,500-$75,000. This is a salary range that DMI believes, at the time of this posting, that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location specified.

We know that in order to meet our goal of growing dairy demand, we need the best people. We offer competitive compensation and generous benefits to help our employees balance their work and personal lives. Our office is conveniently located, taking less than 10 minutes to walk from CTA's Blue Line Rosemont station. We offer regular and chocolate milk on tap. 

Our comprehensive health and welfare plans offer medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, life, short-term and long-term disability and flexible spending accounts (health care, dependent care, transit and parking). Our 401k provides up to a 10% match and includes a Roth account. DMI reserves the right to change or end its benefits plans or programs at any time.

About DMI: Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI) is funded by America’s nearly 28,000 dairy farmers, as well as dairy importers. Created to help increase sales and demand for dairy products, DMI and its related organizations work to increase demand for dairy through research, education and innovation, and to maintain confidence in dairy foods, farms and businesses. DMI manages National Dairy Council and the American Dairy Association, and founded the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. DMI works with state and regional promotion organizations to implement these programs across the country.

Dairy Management Inc.™ is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We regret it is not possible to communicate with candidates except those who most closely match our requirements. Thank you.