Membership Milk Accounting

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

Job Overview:Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Milk Accounting associate to join our team at our Membership Division. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate milk weight records, processing milk component tests, handling hauler payments, and supporting our membership functions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, and financial skills, as well as a commitment to quality service.

Key Responsibilities:

Weight Reconciliation:

• Data entry input of paper load sheets/tickets. 
• Balance pounds with dealers bimonthly and purchased pounds with outside suppliers.
• Verify the accurate input of pounds into appropriate tanks and validate tank calibration charts in the system.
• Coordinate balancing with team. 

Milk Component Tests:

• Accumulate, process, and input outside supplier tests as they are received.
• Create, validate and distribute multiple reports to all receiving plants, Federal and State regulators.
• Supply the Membership accounting staff with required advance and final reports.

Hauler Payments:

• Calculate hauling pool and member hauling deductions.
• Calculate and process hauler advance and final payments. 

Membership Duties:

• Update the membership system with information from internal producer notices.
• Monthly distribution of BTU reports to receiving plants for member and purchased milk.

Other Responsibilities:

• Respond to audit information requests from regulatory and financial auditors.
• Proofread various division documents, including member change forms, newsletters, and annual reports.
• Attend cooperative committee meetings and delegate meetings as needed.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Backup Roles for Division Support:

• Backfill member payroll and reconcile calibration worksheets.

Qualifications:

• Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with data management systems. 
• Previous experience in a similar role or in the agricultural sector is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Pay:  $58,600-$76,200/year*

* The salary range listed for this position represents the good faith and reasonable minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting.  Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, training, knowledge, education, and overall qualifications.  The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.