Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting

Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting

When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a fast-paced and dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for 90 years.

Our Corporate headquarters in Whippany, NJ has a challenging career opportunity for a Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting. The Staff Accountant will champion various internal and external financial reporting requirements, including responsibilities related to fiscal month-end financial book close, facilitation with external audits of financial statements and related 10-Q/10-K filings, various SOX 404 process compliance efforts, quarterly XBRL reporting, support with regard to adoption of new accounting pronouncements and involvement in special projects.

This position works under general direction/supervision of the Senior Manager - Financial Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly and annual financial book close, such as financial statement preparation, analysis and variance reporting;
• Assist in the preparation of periodic reports to the SEC (8-K, 10-Q, 10-K);
• Understand, maintain and update our XBRL reporting framework for SEC compliance;
• General Ledger account reconciliations reconcile and analyze various asset and liability accounts;
• Assist in enterprise-wide ongoing compliance of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;
• Assist in business acquisitions and integrations;
• Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and ensure compliance; and,
• Participate in special projects as they arise
• Must utilize knowledge of GAAP, SEC requirements and analytical skills, as well as adhere to company procedures and guidelines, to perform most job functions.

Why join the Suburban Propane team? Because we care about the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our employees and provide them with competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee recognition program
• Generous tuition assistance program
• Propane discounts, and more!

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 per year (dependent on experience)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• CPA or serious CPA candidate preferred but not required
• 1-3 years of experience in Big 4 public accounting or a combination of public/private experience
• Strong working knowledge of current GAAP and SEC reporting regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Effective and efficient verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced cross-departmental environment
• SAP and XBRL experience a plus

As part of our pre-employment hiring process background checks and drug screens are performed.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

As part of our pre-employment hiring process, background checks and drug screens are performed.

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At Suburban Propane, we know that our strength comes from our diverse and inclusive team of employees who make a difference in the communities we serve across the country every day. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all applicants for employment without regard to an individual's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, handicap, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law, regulation, or ordinance.