Staff Accountant

GENERAL PURPOSE Apply principles of accounting to perform month-end close tasks, prepare and review financial statements, complete financial data analysis and reporting, perform account reconciliation, and trouble-shoot accounting-related issues. Perform activities related to journal entries, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory valuation, reconciliation, and sales analysis. Work independently with moderate direction. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare monthly balance sheets, balance sheet account reconciliations, income statements, and profit and loss statements, providing timely and accurate accounting entries within the group or plant Perform month-end close procedures, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end financial packages/statements Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts Review and analyze financials, such as month-end income statement and balance sheet, looking for discrepancies and trends; investigate unusual or unexpected trends and implement corrective action Participate and assist with the budgeting and forecasting processes and various supporting analysis Assist in the preparation and audit of inventory counts and the inventory production supplies Perform a variety of accounting duties that may include: Coding invoices and setting up new accounts Reconciling bank accounts, verifying deposits, and addressing inquiries from banks Reconciling cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; managing accounts receivable collections Verifying and/or completing payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensuring payments are charged to the appropriate accounts Providing cost accounting support by updating current costs including milk, packaging, and ingredients Posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals Complete or assist with ad-hoc projects, data analysis requests, and management reporting for multiple levels of management Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements so that management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions. These reports may include profit and loss statements, balance sheets, depreciation statements, cash flow, debtor and creditor lists, repayment schedules, regulatory reports and filings Lead small projects or components of larger accounting-related projects Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement within areas of responsibility The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related curriculum 2 to 5 years of progressive accounting, finance, or related experience Experience with accounting software or applications and Microsoft Office or similar software Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Solid knowledge of US GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically Excel Analytical skills including the ability to reconcile problematic accounts Able to work with high accuracy and attention to detail Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing Able to work independently on tasks or projects after a brief explanation of the desired results Able to work independently in an office or remote working environment Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills) Able to work with a sense of urgency and within deadlines Able to take ownership for assigned projects and see through to completion Able to maintain confidentiality of information Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr