Accounting Analyst

The Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production sites and over 2000 employees in Europe, the United States and Vietnam.

Our core product categories include chocolate, compounds, chocolate decorations, sprinkles, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, nuts and candied fruit. The most recent acquisition of Kerry Sweet complements our existing categories with the addition of sweet particulates, chocolate confections, inclusions, variegates and frozen fruit purees. "Extraordinary made simple"

Irca Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. The Accounting Analyst will be responsible for supporting the accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury and general accounting departments through collections, invoice processing, month- end close activities and process improvements. This role helps ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with company policies, and efficient accounting operations.

We are requiring someone to work onsite at our plant located in Duluth, GA.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices and ensure proper coding and approvals
• Assist with weekly payment processing and vendor communication
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Maintain accurate AP records and supporting documentation
• Support vendor statement reconciliations

Accounts Receivable

• Monitor customer accounts and assist with collections activities
• Research and resolve customer payment discrepancies
• Maintain AR aging reports and customer account records
• Support factoring with weekly customer submissions

Month-End Close & General Accounting

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support bank reconciliations and accrual calculations
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
• Support audit requests and internal control documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience preferred
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• Experience with ERP systems preferred such as Infor M3, SAP S/4HANA, or Oracle NetSuite
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Skills

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.