Associate Corporate Accountant

From your PASSION to ours

The Associate Corporate Accountant position will report to the Assistant Corporate Controller. The position is accountable for assisting the accounting department of the Company. Supports the monthly closing process, various accounting reports, and other ad hoc reporting as necessary. Assist with the interim and year-end audit and the annual Corporate departments’ budget process. Assist in the preparation of monthly variance explanations and account reconciliations. Assist in the development of accounting policies and procedures. Assist in the review of the accounting department workflow, systems, record-keeping, and compliance requirements.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Prepare and provide analysis for balance sheet reconciliations for Corporate / Shared Services cost centers.
• Prepare monthly Cost Center / Profit Center reporting and explanations for any major variances to the budget.
• Complete intercompany billings and related reconciliation monthly.
• Compile, prepare, and enter monthly journal entries for the Corporate entity’s general ledger into SAP.
• Responsible for review and preparation of monthly charges to other profit centers including shared services
• Responsible for downloading, posting, and clearing all weekly cash transactions and noting/resolving any cash discrepancies with AR/AP Departments.
• Support and have an active role in the monthly close process.
• Prepare and analyze key account reconciliations and communicate findings clearly and accurately.
• Work with other departments within the organization to understand their expenses and other accounting needs; assist in communicating and analyzing variances in expenses.
• Assist as needed in the annual Corporate budget process.
• Support the Assistant Controller in the maintenance of the Company’s fixed assets sub-ledger in FAS and assist other locations as needed, including disposals & account reconciliations.
• Audits – interim and year-end – will assist in the required audits, including assisting in the coordination among departments and plants. Will have direct interaction with both internal and external auditors.
• Support other projects as needed, and accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
• Occasionally work with other departments to achieve overall company objectives.
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Travel and/or extended or off-work hours may be required.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, Accounting Preferred
• 1-2+ years experience in Accounting or Finance required
• Experience in Food Industry preferred

Skills / Abilities

• MS Office experience, specifically Excel
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP a plus
• Hands-on execution capability
• Prioritization, organization, time management, and follow-up skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary requirement?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• intercompany account reconciling: 2 years (Preferred)
• General ledger reconciliation: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person