Assoc. Professor - Accounting jobs in Michigan

Michigan Milk Producers Association is looking for an ambitious Accounting Intern to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company s finances. The ideal candidate will be familiar with accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and pay attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department.

About Us: 

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) – established in 1916 – is a dairy farmer-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative and dairy processor. As the 10th largest dairy cooperative in the U.S., MMPA serves dairy farmers throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana, employing approximately 625 people in four states. In addition to a cheese plant in Indiana called the Middlebury Cheese Company, and a dairy product plant in Ohio called Superior Dairy, MMPA operates two SQF Level 3 dairy ingredient plants in Michigan. Products made at MMPA’s plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultra-filtered milk, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream, and condensed skim milk.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze Budget/Actual coding inconsistencies, review with FP&A and A/P, recommend process changes and reclasses.
• Assist with compiling data for the fiscal 2024 audit.
• Assist with escheatment review and data collection.
• Review and close open fixed asset PO’s and PO’s that are no longer valid.
• Develop a barcode system for the Mt Pleasant store to assist with sales and inventory efficiency. Make the process repeatable for Middlebury Cheese.
• Work on the test GL module of D365 for prepaid account automation. Recommend process flow to replace excel.
• Document Retention through Docuware-Assist with document retention and recommend electronic filing processes for several accounting areas.
• Assist with other accounting projects

Skills:

• Excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- Will need to be in the office 5 days a week
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.