Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirits business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.

THE OPPORTUNITY : This person will be managing accounts receivable including downloading and coding payments, problem solving, collections and all reporting. As well as managing accounts payable and invoice processing to maintain relationships with vendors through timely payments. They will assist in banking functions including downloading payments, reconciling bank accounts and daily reports as needed. This person will allow the accounting team to provide exceptional client service to internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING : AR / Collections

• Apply all cash deposits and credit memos to the appropriate customers' accounts.
• Monitor A / R aging reports for collection priorities.
• Initiate paperwork for credit memos for customer deductions.
• Work with customer service and sales to keep accounts receivable accurate as needed to address collection issues.
• Monitor and match up prepaid customers with deposits made weekly in SAP.
• Scan and save daily bank reports and positive pay from Wells Fargo to company shared drive.
• Customer Care / Credit Management
• Respond to requests for credit information pertaining to our customers.
• Participate in regular meetings with treasury management team to identify accounts from the aging analysis.
• Accounts Payable Coordinator
• Process vendor invoices against purchase order receipts with 3-way match.
• Process misc vendor invoices by coding directly to g / l account.
• Troubleshoot and resolve invoice / PO issues pricing issues through communication both internally and externally.
• Daily interaction with personnel from all areas of the company.
• Review monthly statements from vendors to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Audit Requests
• Work with outside auditors and bank auditors on related PBC items and requests.
• Prepare information for the compiling of Misc 1099 filings for eligible vendors.
• Month-End
• Assist Senior Accountant with month end and quarter end general ledger account reconciliations.
• Perform special projects as requested.
• Prepare and manage the regulatory reporting for commercial feed tonnage, alcohol and feed license renewals as well as many other reports that are managed on the tax calendar.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR : College degree in Accounting or Business (can be substituted for real-life experience though!)

High School Diploma with 3-5 years or more experience

Attention to detail and organizational skills are very important

Problem solving skills are necessary to help resolve collection issues.

Accounts Receivable / Collections experience preferred

Proficient in Excel and Word. Communication skills both oral and written are needed in working with sales, customer service and customers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski, Talent Manager @ c.zbikowski@mgpi.com.

If the above speaks to you, we're excited to learn more about you! At MGP, we know that our people are our greatest strength. With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking, our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same. Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect, belong and grow together.

Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. MGP offers exceptional medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) Match and PTO. All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.