AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC) is a joint venture between two of the top John Deere Dealerships in the United States. By joining forces, we continue to lead the charge in technology, innovation, and best-in-class service and support for our respective customers. Our purpose is to lead agriculture in rural America.
We credit our success to our knowledgeable, competitive, hardworking, and passionate employees that strive for excellence in everything they do. With over 100 years of experience in the agricultural industry we have a rich heritage, growth mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit. We live out our Guiding Principles of Integrity, Servant Leadership, Courageous Innovation, and Performance.
We are seeking driven, highly motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious professionals who want to be part of cultivating the highest impact culture in the agriculture equipment industry. Previous experience and knowledge of large ag equipment or commercial/turf equipment is welcomed but not required.
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General Purpose:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for all data input and maintenance of on-time accurate payables to John Deere. Ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded is a must in this high-volume data input position. The Staff Accountant reports to the General Ledger Lead.
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Processes all parts invoices and accounting administration for John Deere.
Reconciles and balances parts freight and pallets.
Files necessary paperwork and scans paperwork into electronic accounting system.
Forwards invoices to appropriate associate or manager for receipt and/or payment discrepancies.
Assigns accurate codes to John Deere Sales Center invoices.
Makes necessary corrections and/or adjustments to receive accurate report information.
Records routine and recurring transactions.
Cross-train with others in the Accounting Department to backup other positions as necessary.
Communicates with others in the organization to answer accounting questions or resolve issues.
Performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC).
Supervisory duties:
None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC) Vision, Purpose and Guiding Principles.
Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
Ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
Strong time management andorganizational skills.
Ability to provide a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, meet deadlines, and multi-task.
PC skills utilizing Windows applications (especially Word and Excel) as well as ability to learn other accounting software systems.
Knowledge of accounting systems.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
Education:
An Associate degree in accounting or related field is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is preferred.
Experience:
Two or more years of experience as an accountant or bookkeeper is required.
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end closing process is required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Passing a driving record (MVR), criminal history background checks, employment verification, and drug screen will be required prior to the start of employment.
Must have reliable transportation.
Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is generally performed in a professional office environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Work may involve extended hours and overtime during month-end and year-end processing, holidays, weekends, and evenings.
Physical Activities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required; it would require the ability to reach for and lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, walk on unpaved terrain, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel, hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
Moderate physical activity required by moving and positioning objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
AgriVision Equipment Group, LLC and PrairieLand Partners, LLC (AVE-PLP, LLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person in any condition of employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.
