Senior Corporate Accountant

The Senior Corporate Accountant is a key member of the Finance team for our$1.9 billionpublic company. This individual will report to the Senior Manager of Accounting & External Reporting and willbe responsible forsupporting accurateandtimelyfinancial reporting, the monthly and quarterly close processes, financial statement consolidation, and technical accounting activities. This role will have primary responsibility for assigned areas of corporate accounting, including consolidation, lease accounting, stock-based compensation, account reconciliations, and internal financial reporting. The Senior Corporate Accountant will also support external reporting and audit requirements,maintaineffective internal controls, and participate in accounting projects and process-improvement initiatives. Responsibilities Financial Close, Consolidation & Reporting Perform key activities within the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuringaccurateand timelyfinancial reporting. Manage the financial statement consolidation process, including preparation and review of consolidation and eliminationentries and supporting documentation. Prepare internal financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses for Accounting and Finance leadership. Perform analytical reviews of business segment financial results, investigate unusual or unexpected activity, and coordinate follow-up as needed. Prepare and review assigned journal entries and account reconciliations, including areas related to leases, stock based compensation, cash, debt, and other corporate accounts. Support year-end close activities and preparation of related financial schedules. Technical Accounting & External Reporting Own accounting foroperatingand finance leases, including journal entries, reconciliations, lease classification assessments, completeness procedures, and financial statement disclosures. Support accounting for stock-based compensation, including expense calculations, vesting activity, new grants, and financial statement disclosures. Support quarterly and annual external financial reporting, including financial statements, disclosures, supporting schedules, and tie-out procedures. Prepare supporting analyses and schedules related to areas such as business segments, GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations, debt compliance, and other financial reporting requirements. Assist Accounting leadership with researching, evaluating, implementing, and communicating new accounting guidance and its impact on the organization. Audit, Controls & Compliance Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audit requirements. Perform assigned internal control activities accurately andtimelyin accordance withestablished procedures. Identifyand appropriately escalade potential control deficiencies, process gaps, or compliance issues. Maintainclear and complete documentation supporting significant accounting conclusions, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting activities. Support Tax and other functions with financial information and analysesrequiredfor tax compliance and other business needs. Process Improvement & Business Partnership Identifyopportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting controls, and overall close efficiency. Support financial systems and consolidation activities, including annual systemroll forwardand related maintenance. Partner effectively with Accounting, Finance, Tax, and other cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and reportingmatters. Participatein accounting, finance, systems, and other special projects as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accountingor a related field, or equivalent relevant experience,required. Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience. Prefer experience in either (i) public accounting or (ii) corporate accounting with direct responsibility fortechnical accounting areas such as lease accounting under ASC 842 and stock-based compensation under ASC 718. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles. Experience with financial statement consolidation and corporate accounting strongly preferred. CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred. Experience inconsumer packagedgoods, food manufacturing, or a similar industry is a plus. Experience with SAP or another large-scale ERP system preferred. Experience with consolidation and financial reporting systems preferred. Demonstrated ability toleveragefinancial systems, reporting tools, and automation to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency Advancedproficiencywith Microsoft Excel anddemonstratedability to work effectively with large or complexfinancial data sets. Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines. Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and levels of the organization. Ability to work effectively in a team environment, support organizational change, andidentifyopportunities for continuous improvement. Competencies Competencies: Drives Results Instills Trust Strategic Mindset Plans & Aligns OptimizeWork Processes Collaborates Communicates Effectively Drives Engagement Working Conditions/Environment Working Conditions/Environment: Works in a normal office environment where the employeeis regularly required tospeak, see, hear, sit, stand, talk, type,walkand bend while moving about the facility.The noise level in the office is quiet. Occasional travel to plants or meetings isrequired. #J-18808-Ljbffr