Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

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The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of a global public company with approximately $4 billion in annual sales. This position reports to the Divisional Controller in our Retailer Segment and is open to candidates commutable to our St. Louis, Chicago, or Irvine offices.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring proper classification and adherence to U.S. GAAP.
• Perform comprehensive balance sheet account reconciliations and detailed reviews, identifying and resolving discrepancies proactively.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of revenues and expenses in accordance with U.S. GAAP principles.
• Collaborate closely with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and various business operations teams to support financial objectives and provide insightful analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Other duties as assigned, with the potential of roles and responbilities to increase.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information and prepare financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for assigned offices/divisions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Monthly Close/Forecast

• Manage the month end closing process and monthly forecasts as applicable. Prepare journal entries with proper supporting documentation. Ensure all deadlines are met. Analyze for discrepancies and solve or escalate any issue which may arise.

General Ledger

• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording of revenue and expenses. Uses knowledge of accounting principles/GAAP as well as understanding of business operations to determine appropriateness of transactions. Proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies. Research and explain account fluctuations.

Financial Reporting

• Independently prepare draft financial statements and financial management reports in conformity with GAAP and company accounting policy. Analyze fluctuations in revenue, expenses and margins and provide explanations for variances. Design financial reports and collaborate with other teams to implement needs. Make recommendations to Controller for streamlining of and improvement to reports.

Balance Sheet

• Perform detailed review and analysis of all balance sheet accounts and prepare reconciliations for month, quarter and year end. Proactively identify issues and resolve and bring to the Controller's attention when necessary.

Internal Controls

• Perform detailed review and analysis of information obtained from internal customers and divisional management and ensures compliance with internal control policies.

Build Relationships

• Develop and maintain relationship with Operations. Provide guidance and direction to Operations on accounting policies and procedures. Work closely with Corporate Accounting and the other Marketing divisions. Train and supervise the Staff Accountant role (where applicable).

Inter-company

• Record and reconcile all inter-company transactions. Work closely with the Staff Accountants from the other divisions to ensure balances net out to zero company-wide at month end.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports

May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Driving is not an essential duty and function of this job
• Travel up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Accounting

• 3-5 years of experience in private industry or a combination of public/private
• CPA or CPA in process preferred, or commensurate on the job experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent time-management skills with demonstrated ability to work with multiple projects and meet assigned deadlines
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as attention to detail
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting theory
• Intermediate to advanced PC skills, including a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Must present a professional image and be able to represent the company in a professional manner

Environmental & Physical Requirements

The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.