What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Fromm Family Foods?
Company Description Fromm Family Foods is a fourth-generation, family-owned pet food company based in Wisconsin, dedicated to the health and nutrition of animals since 1904. As the country’s first and oldest premium pet food company, Fromm has established itself as an industry leader, producing high-quality pet foods using carefully selected natural ingredients. The company’s history of innovation includes developing the first canine distemper vaccine in the 1930s and introducing premium pet food to the public in 1949. Fromm collaborates with veterinarians, biochemists, research specialists, and food production engineers to continually improve its products and deliver superior nutrition to pets. Team members join an organization with a long-standing commitment to quality, innovation, and customer trust.
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
- Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
- Maintains the general ledger.
- Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
- Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
- Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
- Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
- Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
- Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
- Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
- Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
- Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent Excel skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
- At least three to five years of related experience required.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.