Accountant

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

We are hiring an Accountant to join our corporate accounting team in either Marshall, MN or Hopkins, MN. In this role you will report to our Director of Accounting, and will be responsible for performing accounting functions in one or more of the following areas of general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, treasury, cost, etc.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with monthly financial close which includes completing accounting accruals, analyzing income and expense -related accounts, preparing financial statements, schedules and reports.
• Complete projects associated with driving business results.
• Occasionally assist with month-end closing issues, best practices, inter-company transactions, and typical or non-critical accounting issues.
• Prepare schedules and analysis for internal and external use as required
• Prepare and analyze management reports including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements.
• Review business unit practices to ensure compliance with corporate policies and guidelines
• Review and verify the accuracy of the journal entries and account classifications.
• Apply and interpret generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist in the preparation or gathering of schedules for independent auditors as required.

What You Will Bring:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 0-3 years accounting or related experience.
• Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently. 
• Effective communication and ability to build strong relationships within the team and business.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.

What We Offer: 

The base salary range for this position is $52,500 to $87,500 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Related Experience: Typically 0-3 years related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of multiple areas with the enterprise, i.e. supply chain, facilities inventoryplanning, operations, distribution, transportation and procurement. Moderate PC skills including Microsoft OfficeSuite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). Effective use of reading, writing, oral communication skills,presentation and project management techniques. Knowledge of and experience working in a formalized projectmanagement environment. Knowledge of project management methodologies, from initial justification throughimplementation and evaluation. Ability to develop and monitor project schedules and timelines to identify and meetcritical milestones. Highly analytical. Problem solving, negotiation and facilitation skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work effectively within team setting. Ability to work independently with general supervision.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Salary : $52,500 - $87,500