Job Description

Midwest Co-op is currently accepting resumes for the position of ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT located at our Head Office location in Teeswater. Under direction of the Accounting Manager, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing clerical and accounting duties such as handling incoming telephone calls and inquiries, assist in accounting departments, general data entry and monthly statement distribution. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Answers incoming telephone calls and directs calls to proper staff.
• Provide general support to visitors.
• Serves as customer contact for account questions with the ability to use company specific software such as AgTrax and Patron Access to handle inquires.
• Obtain mail from post office box and sort and disperse to the proper departments.
• Assists with daily cash deposits and cash reports.
• Assist with price changes and flyer programs in AgTrax system.
• Assists with monthly customer statement distribution.
• May be required to cross-train and substitute for other office administrative accounting positions such as Accounts Receivable, Credit, and Compliance.
• May be required to run local errands.
• Understands and follows all Corporate, Legislative and Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains proper personal image and care of company assets.

REQUIREMENTS

• Three to five years experience in accounting or sufficient course work to provide level of accounting expertise needed to perform complex accounting reconciliations
• Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines during the weekly, monthly and annual account close cycles.
• Ability to operate computers with a working knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to work without close supervision and be proactive in providing supplier and inventory support regarding related accounting activities.

WHY WORK FOR US Midwest Co-op believes that taking care of our employees is essential to our business. We are proud to offer our team competitive compensation and benefits programs including:

• Extended health coverage*
• Dental and vision coverage*
• Company matched pension plan
• Yearly uniform and boot allowance
• Employee discount
• Educational assistance program
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Referral Program

* applies to FT opportunity only For confidential consideration, qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by end of day on Friday April 28, 2023 to careers@midwestcoop.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process. If accommodation is required, applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2023-04-28