Staff Accountant - Consolidations

Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with beloved iconic brands, rooted in more than 200 years of heritage and craftsmanship. Our values are deep-rooted, and we aspire to live our purpose to ‘Inspire the Brilliance of Life’ in everything we do. Our ambition is to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We want to be Most Admired not only for our incredible brands, but also for the brilliant experiences we foster, the ways in which we bring people together, the impactful marketing and innovation we deliver, and for the positive impact we have on the world around us. When you’re on our team, you can build a career of personal and professional growth across functions, business units and geographies. At Suntory Global Spirits, our employees work together to Unleash Their Spirit and realize their full potential each and every day.

Staff Accountant - Consolidations

The following position is open in Illinois, United States.

What makes this a great opportunity?

This role will report to the Manager, Consolidations, and be responsible for compiling, preparing, and reviewing the consolidation of financial data of Suntory Global Spirits to accurately reflect the financial condition of the business and provide reliable information for decisions by Suntory Holdings Co. and other stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare and review the consolidated financial statements (i.e., income statements, balance sheets, and statement of equity) to provide timely and accurate information in accordance with IFRS standards.
• Prepare consolidating journal entries (e.g., elimination of intercompany and internal equity activity). Conduct an analysis of general ledger accounts to ensure accounts are properly reflected in the financial statements.
• Manage and monitor various closing checklists to ensure all deliverables are met timely.
• Manage working relationships with foreign entities, including review and summarization of financial data submitted to the Consolidations team by reporting entities.
• Consolidate and prepare supporting schedules for semi-annual reporting to parent company and quarterly government reports.
• Develop skillset as a proficient user of various systems such as SAP, EDW and BPC/EPM for routine and ad hoc analysis as well as verification of close results.
• Direct involvement in the integration of newly acquired companies and disposition of operations.
• Work closely with consultants, 3rd party auditors, parent company, and departments within the company, including Corporate Accounting, Treasury, and Tax.
• Potential to participate and lead special projects, including planning/implementation and post implementation review.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline, CPA a plus.
• One to two years related experience.
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Knowledge of SAP and EPM reporting systems a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
  
  

Salary Range - The salary range for this role, based in Chicago, Illinios is $65k-70k, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate’s location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.