General Ledger Accountant

A good food story is built on layers—inside, where quality and performance excel, and outside, where artistry shines. Through IRCA Group’s diverse capabilities, premium ingredients, and innovative solutions, they empower chefs and the food industry to create without limits, making the extraordinary simple at every step.

IRCA Group is a global leader in high-quality food ingredient production, specializing in chocolates, creams, fillings, fruits, pistachios, and chocolate and sugar decorations. Its brands include: IRCA since 1919, Dobla, JoyGelato, Ravifruit, Cesarin, Domori and Graffiti Sprinkles, each with its own unique history, specialties and positioning in the market. 

With over 100 years of Italian heritage, IRCA operates 21 production facilities across Europe,

the U.S., and Vietnam, serving customers in more than 100 countries. With more than 2,000 employees globally, IRCA Group continues its focus on expansion via acquisition and organic growth. With strong support from Advent, the private equity firm that acquired IRCA in 2022, IRCA Americas is expanding its footprint with new and increased domestic capabilities, particularly in chocolate, fillings, and decorations. In the US, IRCA Group has offices and manufacturing facilities near Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and St. Louis. In 2023 IRCA Group had a combined revenue of €1 billion.

Irca Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our financial records, specifically within a manufacturing environment. The General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for various accounting tasks related to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your accounting career within a stable and growing manufacturing organization.

We are requiring someone to work onsite at our plant located in Duluth, GA.

• Prepare and post journal entries for a variety of transactions, including accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and intercompany transactions, with proper supporting documentation. 
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation calculations, and reconciliations.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  
• Conducting analysis to provide insights into variances and trends that impact the organization's financial health.
• Adhering to regulatory and tax requirements while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing schedules and analyses.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing relevant financial data and ensuring correct journal entries by cost centers
• Prepare various financial reports and analyses as requested by management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the general ledger function.
• Coordinating with departments such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and operational finance to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Provide support to other departments on accounting-related matters.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in general ledger accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory accounting in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (including advanced functions like VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.   
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.   
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• CPA or progress towards CPA certification is a plus.

• Experience with Infor M3 and or a ERP systems or accounting software
• Knowledge of standard costing methodologies.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program