Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is recognized as a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered and innovative food processing equipment and systems. Our premium products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling.

Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for 70 years. Our world-class Solution Centers strategically located across the globe allow processors to lean on our highly experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutions for your products. Marlen is a Duravant Company, headquartered in Downers Grove, IL. Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

This position description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as the potential additional duties assigned by supervisors and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company's overall benefit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accountant will work at Marlen’s Riverside, Missouri offices. The Accountant reports to the Controller and serves as a key member of the accounting/finance team. In this position, you will be responsible for contributing to the reporting of periodic results and closing periods, monthly reconciliations of the balance sheet account, managing fixed assets, processing and recording payroll, and acting as a liaison between the finance group and other departments.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow department operating practices and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and internal accounting policies.
• Be an active member of the finance team and participate in discussions/decisions.
• Act as a liaison between the finance group and other departments within the operating company and within the organization.
• Perform month-end closing procedure including accruals and adjusting journal entries.
• Monthly reconciliations of the balance sheet accounts including multiple intercompany accounts.
• Tracking, recording, and deprecation of fixed assets.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries for biweekly payrolls. Prepare and post payroll accrual entries.
• Calculate, accrue, and initiate payments for sales commissions, distribute commission statements.
• Assist with foreign currency translations.
• Prepare various schedules and tasks for audits.
• Assist with monthly financial variance analysis.
• Process biweekly payroll.
• Participate in additional special projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Communication Proficiency – written and oral
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Problem Solving & Mathematics

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Staff Accountant, Cost Accountant, or General Ledger Accountant.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a contributing member of an energetic team.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft software products (particularly Excel)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A willing attitude to get involved within the business.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Experience in preparing account reconciliations
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player attitude.
• Goal oriented.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with a manufacturing company is a plus.
• Experience with Syteline ERP and Paycom HRIS is a plus.