Sr Accountant II

The Dart family of privately held companies, which includes Dart Container Corporation and Dart Interests, utilizes Dart Finance Shared Services (DFSS) to deliver specialized tax, accounting, financial reporting, treasury, risk management and internal audit services to Dart affiliated entities through a highly cross-functional and cooperative work environment. As this position is within DFSS, the successful candidate’s responsibilities with Dart will span several different industries including hospitality, manufacturing, real estate management and development, among other industries.

The Senior Accountant II is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, consolidations and combinations for US parent entities, non-core US entities, and affiliates. This role will also support medium to large scale financial analysis and financial projects for DFSS.

Day to Day Role

• Responsible for basic through complex accounting transactions and financial reporting for US parent entities, non-core entities and assets. This includes coordinating with US operating companies’ accounting teams and the consolidation/combination of financial data from multiple subsidiaries into US parent entities and/or other holding companies
• Responsible for financial close and consolidation/combination process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Ensure accurate preparation of financial statements and related footnote disclosures in accordance with US GAAP
• Accountable for design and preparation of timely monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc financial reports and analysis
• Responsible for consolidated/combined financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and statements of equity
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and any other applicable accounting standards
• Research and implement new accounting pronouncements and regulations
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to the finance team and other departments
• Analyze complex accounting transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment
• Meet regularly with other Dart affiliated entities to keep informed of relevant transactions that will require financial analysis or support, etc.
• Enforce, support, and enhance the internal controls of DFSS and Dart affiliated entities through documentation of primary systems and related workflows, cooperation and collaboration with Internal Audit, and timely reporting of all financial activity
• Maintain and expand knowledge of emerging accounting issues and developments affecting the companies and the family; plan and anticipate actions and impacts
  
  

Core Skills And Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting or related field of study
• Requires one (1) of the following:
• Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) license, OR
• Progressively complex experience and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) to include multi-entity consolidations, business combinations, accounting research and interpretation of guidance, and other like activities
• Five (5) years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• In-depth knowledge and experience applying US GAAP, IFRS, and/or other international GAAPs
• Experience identifying complex accounting/financial issues, analyzing data, investigating, resolving and communicating findings and recommendations to team members, stakeholders, and leaders
• Experience with ERP system (e.g., SAP) and consolidation software
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams and to explain complex accounting opportunities
• Strong decision making and delegation skills with ability to manage change proactively
• Strong collaboration and rapport building skills with the ability to drive team-oriented success
  

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and Sage Intacct
  
  

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

• THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
  
  

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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