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OverviewThe Staff Accountant applies principals of accounting to analyze financial information, prepare monthly journal entries, and reconciliations. The position will serve as centralized accounting liaison to assigned operating units and strive to be good business partner to local finance teams. Must be open to continual reviews around process improvement and operational efficiency. Must be comfortable with effectively communicating with team members and business partners in the field.Responsibilities• Perform account reconciliations for assigned operating units using Blackline by the designated due date. Reconciliations should be thoroughly completed according to company standards and resolution for open items identified and properly documented. Approx % of Time = 40%• Responsible for closing operating units in a centralized environment, including posting journal entries, reviewing operational activities, communicating with the local finance teams, and resolving any general issues that may arise during close. This task is critically time sensitive and must comply with posted deadlines. Approx % of Time = 30%• Assist with providing timely responses to audit inquires or from external audit partners, bank, and other auditing parties. Approx % of Time = 10%• Participate in departmental projects and further process improvement activities as needed or assigned. Approx % of Time = 10%• Assist Accounting Manager and Senior Accountants as needed. Approx % of Time = 10%DIMENSIONS (Numerical dimensions that describe responsibility level on a scale of 1-5, 1 =None, 5 =Significant ):Annual Sales Volume Responsibility1Annual Operating Budget Responsibility1Annual Profit Goal Responsibility1Annual Payroll Responsibility1Other Quantifiable ResponsibilitiesTotal Number of Employees Supervised (0, 1, 2, etc.):0Qualifications• 4 Year Degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting work experience in general ledger• 2-4 years’ experience in a business/accounting related field• Experience in utilizing PC based software and relational database structures to access information to create analytical reports. Advanced knowledge and understanding of MS Excel are required.• Experience in a centralized accounting environment with G/L responsibilities is preferred• SAP or similar ERP software and Blackline experience a plus.Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:• Frequent hand motion with answering and dialing phones and computer work• Occasional carrying, overhead reaching and lifting of 15 pounds to perform various duties• Occasional immediate reaching to perform various office duties• Occasional standing for short amounts of time to perform various duties• Occasional walking for short amounts of time to perform various duties• Extended sitting for long periods of time at desk or workstation• Minimal squatting or bending to perform various duties• Occasional Climb StairsEEO StatementBreakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is availableHere, if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.CategoryFinance/Accounting