Accountant

Time Type: Full time Remote Type: Job Family Group: Finance Job Description Summary: The Accountant applies principals of accounting to analyze financial information, prepare monthly journal entries, and reconciliations. The position will serve as centralized accounting liaison to assigned operating units and strive to be good business partner to local finance teams. Job Description: Job Responsibilities: Provide functional expertise and management of financial business services (Including accounts payable, payroll and data management, strategic sourcing and future functions to be added to BBG’s business services platform). Provide guidance on financial decisions by establishing and enforcing accounting policies, including both external and internal controls. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local market requirements by understanding current and potential changes to financial regulations. Support month- and year-end close processes in a centralized environment. Prepare and publish financial statements Post journal entries Review operational activities Communicate with local and central finance teams Resolve any general issues that arise during close Perform account reconciliations for assigned operating units using Blackline by the designated due date. Reconciliations should be thoroughly completed according to company standards and resolution for open items identified and properly documented. Participate in audits by providing timely responses to audit inquiries from external audit partners, the bank or other auditing parties. Assist Accounting Manager and Senior Accountants as needed. Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting or finance depending on area of accounting Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines Analytic and Reporting skills Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment Preferred Qualifications: CPA Experience in a centralized accounting environment with G/L responsibilities is preferred SAP or similar ERP software and Blackline experience a plus Extensive experience in utilizing PC based software and relational database structures to access information to create analytical reports Advanced knowledge and understanding of MS Excel Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone Competencies: Accountable for results which impact the department. Selects best option from a set of defined procedures/solutions using common sense and experience of similar situations. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience Salary Range: $54,600-65,000 This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan - Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. We’re driven to be the industry leader in every way, including how we treat our associates. Which is why we’ve built a people-centric, relationship-driven culture designed to maximize career advancement, a sense of belonging, and wellness. Focused on enhancing every aspect and phase of your career, the Breakthru experience includes our commitment to your growth, belonging, and wellness. Breakthru Beverage is a family-owned and operated company with operations across the U.S. and Canada, and more than $8 billion in annual sales driven by a team of 10,000 associates. We deliver world-renowned brands to the doorsteps of North America’s retail, bar and restaurant businesses. Now that you know all about us, we’d like to know something about you. 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Salary : $54,600 - $65,000