Job Description
Job Description
Staff Accountant
We’re working with a major food manufacturer in North America that’s seeking a Staff Accountant. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to be a key stakeholder in the launch of a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to the optimization of a major food production network in North America. This role will work cross-functionally to support accurate, timely results within the scope of general accounting in a 24/7 operation. The role will provide support for General Accounting functions, including but not limited to Sales, Accounts Receivable, SG&A, and consolidation accounting for the company.
Location: Greater Syracuse Area
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide support for General Accounting functions, including but not limited to Sales, Accounts Receivable, SG&A, and consolidation accounting for the company.
- Prepare and enter journal entries supporting the month-end process for the organization.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
- Work cross-functionally with engineers to ensure timely and accurate project expense tracking and closures.
- Own the Fixed Asset Module in Oracle, including managing mass additions, closing projects, and monthly fixed asset closures.
- Answer Accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
- Support and provide feedback for ERP process and reporting enhancements.
- Compile data and schedules required for annual audits and tax filings.
- Lead continuous enhancements and implement ongoing process improvements within the assigned responsibilities.
- Lead key projects for the accounting team to drive both efficiency and accuracy of results and reporting.
- Monitor the efficiency of accounting control procedures and adherence to the company’s internal control policies, providing insights and recommendations to management.
- Responsible for complying with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
- Knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and financial statement work.
- Accounting / Finance experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measures, to sufficiently handle job tasks.