Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.

Job Description

Great Accountant Opportunity! Fun team to join. We are looking for a dynamic Accountant committed to furthering their professional and personal development by supporting a growing office. The candidate will be deeply rooted in the success of the family office. The Accountant’s primary role is to drive financial excellence and provide the best available data for decision making by ensuring that the financial books and records reflect the economic reality of the various constituents. The position requires more than an ability to complete directives. It demands a thoughtful and strategic self-starter with a drive to deliver exceptional results through teamwork and optimized processes and organization. This is a highly visible, robust role within a boutique environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Full responsibility for recording transactions and performing proactive accounting reviews of records to improve general ledger accuracy and backend efficiency ensuring the accuracy of all relevant financial statements and reporting
• Assist with period, quarter and year-end close activities to include general ledger entries, analysis and account reconciliations for family-owned businesses
• Lead in the production of invoicing and credit memo transactions
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly reporting for all Family Office Stakeholders.
• Assist in development of policies and procedures as needed to increase the completeness, accuracy, validity and timeliness of accounting information.
• Preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements for family members, trusts and certain family entities
• Analyze month end reports for variances to forecast and budget and follow up on unusual variances to ensure understanding
• Maximize returns of financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems
• Maintain a cash flow projection for family members, trusts and certain family entities while performing all necessary cash management functions.
• Assist in the development and reporting of annual budgets and updated forecasts for family members, trusts and certain family entities
• Perform proactive accounting reviews of family office trusts and operating companies to improve general ledger accuracy and backend processing efficiency and transparency
• Become proficient in the use of Sage Intacct, QuickBooks and other supporting software to ensure efficient use of technology and workflow
• Partner will others while leveraging online bill pay platforms to ensure all family office invoices are paid and appropriately coded into the accounting system, with a focus towards electronic payment processing
• Identify risks and inefficiencies in current operations and recommend technology-based solutions
• Perform proactive management reporting for family office stakeholders utilizing current, and potentially future technology
•  Establish strong working relationships with all stakeholders, including internal and external partners
• Assist in special projects as determined by family office leadership
• Lead support of year-end audits, tax preparation, and tax compliance issues as needed
• Provide other accounting assistance as needed
• Provide backup to other family office positions

Qualifications

Required Education:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

• 2 years of experience in an accounting capacity
• Strong knowledge of Sage Intacct and QuickBooks (and other accounting software) highly desired
• Fully conversant in Microsoft Office applications, specifically MS Excel
• Embraces technology and how it can improve quality and efficiency
• Can identify areas of needed improvement and offer positive, practical solutions
• Enjoy pushing their boundaries and continuously improving as a person and professional
• Strive to better understand the why behind every task
• Ability to prioritize and change direction
• Desire to learn and take on responsibility
• Must be able to self-manage and operate with minimal supervision and oversee assignments that are complex and urgent in nature
• Strong team member with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong accounting, financial and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a high paced environment, independently or with a team
• Are client-service driven and willing to lend a hand beyond their job description, a true team member
• Willing to have limited travel to other family office locations and/or operating companies to provide necessary support

Emotional maturity, a professional mindset and discretion are a must in this position. The majority of work will be shared with instruction for what is trying to be accomplished and guidance on a couple variables at play – but the candidate will be asked to figure out the rest with ingenuity and resourcefulness. Often, instructions will be sketched out, but not fully engineered. 

JACK LINK’S CORE VALUES:

Be Real, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Relationship Driven, Self-Discipline, and Show Awesome Character.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.