Job Description
Job Description
Job Purpose
Provide specialized accounting support for the company’s Human Resources function. You will directly contribute to the financial close process by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for HR-related costs (payroll, medical, benefits, and workers’ compensation), analyzing financial results, and providing actionable data to management.
Essential Functions
- Lead the preparation of journal entries and accounting support for payroll, benefits, medical, and workers’ compensation during the enterprise monthly close.
- Analyze and perform complex balance sheet reconciliations involving multi-step processes or large datasets. Research and resolve discrepancies with minimal supervision.
- Maintain prepaid and accrual accounts, collaborating with internal departments and third-party specialists to ensure proper amortization and recording of expenses.
- Support ERP system integrations and assist with acquisition-related accounting and integration activities.
- Assist with compiling external audit requests and ensure all processes promote strong fiscal period controls.
- Work with various departments to obtain information/approvals and serve as backup for other accounting team members.
- Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned Comply with all food safety requirements, training, and company policies.
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 2+ years experience of progressively responsible accounting experience; experience in a large corporation or public accounting is preferred.
- Solid understanding of US GAAP
- Proficiency in SAP, Great Plains, or similar large-scale ERP systems.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (specifically Pivot Tables and VLookUps).
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines in a collaborative, multi-level organizational environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to process improvement and thorough documentation.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities.
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $73,000 to $83,000 annually. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your annual salary, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.