Staff Accountant

Pay Transparency Statement:

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant is a key contributor to the day-to-day accounting operations for the company. The position provides a broad range of accounting and finance support to the Controller, as well as other key executives within the corporate headquarters. The Staff Accountant is exposed to a variety of general ledger and cost accounting functions including fixed assets, inventory, cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue recognition, leases, tax, etc. or cost accounting functions including budget, forecasting, planning, financial reviews to support the manufacturing plants.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Prepare and book journal entries and execute month-end close related tasks

• Prepare daily, weekly, and/or monthly account analyses and reconciliations and communicate findings to key stakeholders

• Conduct research of reconciling items and associated resolution

• Review of accounting guidance (US GAAP) and proper application for relevant business transactions

• Maintain documentation and supporting schedules for assigned tasks and accounts

• Prepare and send business reports to various internal users including management and executive leadership

• Partner with other Finance stakeholders to assist in the development of annual business plans and monthly forecasts

• Support annual internal and external audit processes

• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements

• Act in compliance with all internal financial controls, upholding a high-level of ethical standards

• Participate in business initiatives and special projects

• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2 plus years of accounting related experience inclusive of internship experience

• Detailed oriented and process-oriented mindset

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact with all levels of the organization including executive leadership

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to work independently and make decisions using sound judgement

• Ability to consult with leaders as needed

• Strong teamwork skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office applications

• Ability to efficiently learn accounting ERP systems

• Up to 10% travel as needed

• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree or CPA

• Accounting experience in a Consumer-Packaged Goods company

• Experience with SAP

• Experience with PowerBI and associated Microsoft suite Power applications

• Experience with Alteryx

• Working knowledge of US GAAP

• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.