Senior Staff Accountant - Somerset, NJ - Hybrid

Who We Are:

Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. From providing full-spectrum hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply® and manufacturing award-winning personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to manufacturing versatile and innovative product assortments that create smarter textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we’re proud to provide products to more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco – an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. Learn more by visiting

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, analysis of various financial data, statements and reports, assisting with journal entries and providing guidance to other Staff Accountants. Ensures Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) compliance as it relates to controls and segregation of duties for function area(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compile financial information to perform routine accounting processes such as General Ledger entries, Balance Sheet account reconciliations and Profit & Loss variance analysis.
• Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by analyzing information from the General Ledger and working in collaboration with other department leads.
• Analyze financial information to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
• Coordinate Staff Accountant(s) activities and assist with reconciliations, journal entries. Provide guidance on the proper handling of financial transactions in compliance with SOX.
• Recommend, develop and implement accounting procedure changes as necessary.
• Produce quarterly sales bonus profit and loss statement for executive sales management, including expected actual year-end bonus earnings.
• Prepare and submit year-end sales bonus profit and loss statements for executive sales team and Operating Units’ profit plan operating expenses.
• Assist in the preparation of Operations bonus support, projections and payouts.
• Assist with preparation of annual Profit Plan and miscellaneous projects.
• Participate in the maintenance and oversight of company record keeping in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and SOX compliance.
• Prepare lease accounting journal entries per IFRS16.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Master’s degree in related field and CPA preferred.

Experience

• Minimum Required: 7-10 years related accounting experience, including managerial.
• Preferred: 10+ years related accounting experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced computer skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with online accounting systems. PeopleSoft preferred.
• Exposure to general ledger accounting and financial statement reporting.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and inter-department staff. Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner.
• Ability to mentor and develop individuals and teams. Able to engage and lead team discussions and meetings. Understands team dynamics and works well within a team structure.
• Customer Service – Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed.
• Planning / Organization - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Follows through on commitments.
• Team player attitude with the ability to work independently.
• Detail-oriented with outstanding levels of accuracy, while analyzing complex financial information.

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• This position will primarily work in an office environment. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.