Sr Accountant

What You Need To Know Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging. As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people. Overview The Senior Accountant is responsible to prepare accounting information by analyzing, recording, verifying, consolidating, entering, and monitoring transactions; preparing trial balances and financial statements; producing payroll; supporting external auditors; helping team members. Primary Responsibilities Leads the organization's accounting activities, including financial record keeping and reporting Maintaining records of organization's financial activity in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use Completing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities related to foreign exchange, cash management and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities Supporting and assisting junior accounting staff in the development of their professional skills Reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, journal entries and month end close. Analyze monthly gross profit and reconcile distribution system reporting to financial system reporting Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly; communicate across departments and corporate accounting to resolve outstanding items Review balance sheet accounts prepared by corporate accounting and resolve outstanding items. Monitor asset acquisition, transfer, and disposition activities Prepare corporate schedules quarterly Prepare interim and annual external audit schedules Support internal and external audit activities, as required Link all journal entries with appropriate backup to document number Resolve internal and external customer issues and inquiries in a timely and satisfactory manner Perform other job related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Accounting and 2-3 years of experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills Experience in balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement preparation within a large accounting group Physical Demands Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 15lbs EEO Statement Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Aff… If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits