What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at SAVENCIA?
The accountant maintains financial and payroll records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded utilizing generally accepted accounting practices. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
Savencia is an international, family-based and independent food group infused with strong corporate values and a vocation: "Leading the way to better food". With more than 26,000 employees in 38 countries, Savencia develops innovative products of high quality that are mainly commercialized in Retail and Food Service.
Groupe SAVENCIA consists of two entities: SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy, a major player in processing milk and the world's #5 cheese manufacturer with strong brands, and SAVENCIA Gourmet, an international player in Premium Food Service, also presents in retailing and shops and specialized in sweet gastronomy / chocolate, charcuterie and seafood brands.
To know more: https://www.savencia.com/
-Update vendor and financial accounts' database and post expenses into the accounting software. Process payments and monitor AP aging balance and vendor statement reconciliation. Maintain purchase order processing system.
-Prepare payroll from semi-monthly spreadsheets and salary update information provided by managers. Enter and update payroll data into software and transmit to payroll service on semi-monthly basis. Maintain employee and benefits files (401K, health insurance, LTD…).
-Perform general journal entries into P&L and balance sheet accounts which include, but are not limited to, accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation and amortization, and adjustment entries.
-Perform monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts. Research and resolve various issues with bank such as cleared check differences, bank fee anomalies
-Prepare a variety of periodic financial statements required by the company's management. Report financial statements in Magnitude. Complete tax forms.
-Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures and recommend changes to workflow, control and back-up documents, when appropriate. Assist in preparing assigned schedules for annual and interim audits.
-Perform T&E monthly expenses, check expenses for accuracy and compliance with the internal policies; process payments to employees; communicate with employees any deficiencies and be point of the contact for support and main contact in upcoming T&E project ERP implementation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting
- At least 3 years of accounting experience
- Advanced knowledge of accounting and understanding of financial statements.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, MS Excel is necessary (Vlookup & SUMIFS); and knowledge of SAP and Unicorn a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task, and meet established deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with vendors and other employees.
Physical and Mental Job Requirments
Typically requires sustained time seated working at a computer, viewing, entering and analyzing data.
This position is based in Brooklyn and requires at least 2 days/week of presence at the Dumbo's office.
Some deadlines can require working late, during weekend or public holidays.
Only candidates with valid US work authorization will be considered. Savencia won't be able to sponsor work visas for this position.
Salary range:
The base salary range for this position is $76,000 to $82,000 10% bonus benefits (health plan, 401k matching…). We will consider various factors to determine the final offer for this role, including but not limited to relevant work experience, key skills, education and training.
To apply: elen.cotten@valrhona-selection.com or jalisa.bracker@valrhona-selection.com
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting
* At least 3 years of accounting experience
* Advanced knowledge of accounting and understanding of financial statements.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office, MS Excel is necessary (Vlookup & SUMIFS); and knowledge of SAP and Unicorn a plus.
* Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail
* Ability to multi-task, and meet established deadlines
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal supervision.
* Ability to maintain good working relationships with vendors and other employees.
Salary : $76,000 - $82,000