What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at BERJE INCORPORATED?
Berjé Inc. is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over seven decades across three generations. The company was originally founded with a creative approach to creating value from byproducts and aromatic raw materials, setting the stage for Berjé to become a leading supplier within the flavor and fragrance industry. We are committed to being a trusted partner, reliable innovator, and informed resource to our clients, customers, and employees.
We provide quality ingredients with an emphasis on sustainability, ethics, and compliance. Our investment in training and development is our commitment to allowing our team to build their future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you. We promise to deliver superior service and products that live up to our values of integrity, accountability, leadership, legacy, diversity, and passion every single day, and we are looking for team members to assist us in our promises of leadership within our community and globally.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Staff Accountant will provide essential financial support and transactional services within the flavor and fragrance industry. This role will collaborate closely with accounting personnel, internal departments, and external parties to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance. The Staff Accountant will be involved in various aspects of accounting, from accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) to bank reconciliations and month-end closing activities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing industry, contributing to the financial success of the company while gaining exposure to the unique financial challenges of the flavor and fragrance industry.
Qualifications:Key Responsibilities:
- AP and AR transactions and reconciliation support
- Bank Reconciliation
- Fixed Assets Management
- Booking Journal Entries
- Collate, copies and fillings
- Assist with month-end closing
- GL reconciliations
- Analyze and book credit card expenditures
- Prepare documentation for external auditors
- Assist with gathering and analyzing data from other departments
- Provide administrative support to Sr Finance Manager
- Assist resolution of Vendor or Customer inquiries
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or B2B environment preferred.
- Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), flavor, fragrance, or similar industries a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting or ERP applications. NetSuite and PowerBI preferred.
Skills and/or Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit/stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent Ability to manage communication using both written and verbal communication with diverse work groups, including customers and internal Berje employees.
- Positive and professional manner, lead team to focus on detail, accuracy, and accountability.
- Good computer skills. Needs to be proficient in windows operating system.
- Demonstrates positive people skills with clear communication both in verbal and written form.
- Passionate and results oriented with a focus on team development and Best Practices.
Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life,401K W/Match, Free access to Financial Planner, EAP
Compensation-$80,000-$95,000 annually and eligibility to participle in discretionary bonus programs.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000