Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

We’re working with a major food manufacturer in North America that’s seeking a Staff Accountant. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to be a key stakeholder in the launch of a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to the optimization of a major food production network in North America. This role will work cross-functionally to support accurate, timely results within the scope of general accounting in a 24/7 operation. The role will provide support for General Accounting functions, including but not limited to Sales, Accounts Receivable, SG&A, and consolidation accounting for the company.

Location: Greater Syracuse Area

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support for General Accounting functions, including but not limited to Sales, Accounts Receivable, SG&A, and consolidation accounting for the company.
• Prepare and enter journal entries supporting the month-end process for the organization.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Work cross-functionally with engineers to ensure timely and accurate project expense tracking and closures.
• Own the Fixed Asset Module in Oracle, including managing mass additions, closing projects, and monthly fixed asset closures.
• Answer Accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Support and provide feedback for ERP process and reporting enhancements.
• Compile data and schedules required for annual audits and tax filings.
• Lead continuous enhancements and implement ongoing process improvements within the assigned responsibilities.
• Lead key projects for the accounting team to drive both efficiency and accuracy of results and reporting.
• Monitor the efficiency of accounting control procedures and adherence to the company’s internal control policies, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Responsible for complying with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and financial statement work.
• Accounting / Finance experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measures, to sufficiently handle job tasks.