Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.
Overview
Accounting Manager role at Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc. Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Brief Description The Accounting Manager should demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of General Ledger accounting, managing the month-end close process, and experience handling complex issues and problems. This position will support the Director of Accounting with the month-end close activities as well as Balance Sheet account reconciliations, account activity analysis and related journal entries. In addition, the Accounting Manager should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate leadership qualities by training, coaching and/or mentoring the junior staff.
Responsibilities
Manage the month-end close activities based on the monthly close checklist including generating reports, analyzing data and account balances, preparing and/or reviewing journal entries
Assess the team’s strengths and opportunities and workload to ensure optimal effectiveness
Modify checklist and/or redistribute tasks based on each person’s capabilities.
Partner with team in the weekly flash / interim reports preparation and review
Review and/or prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations as assigned each month and ensure all accounts are properly reconciled in an accurate and timely manner.
Manage the Staff and Senior Accountants by providing work instruction, training and reviewing their work to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
Assist in the year-end financial statement audit by completing the assigned requests
Prepare and support proper documentation for monthly and year-end financial statement disclosures
Demonstrate an understanding of P/L Statements and provide variance analysis to budget
Enhance internal controls over operational accounting processes and systems
Partner with cross functional leaders to identify opportunities for process improvements, establish best practices and facilitate on-going reporting advancements
Support ad-hoc requests for reporting or analysis
Requirements
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong in-depth knowledge of GAAP, month end close processes, internal controls and financial reporting
Ability to work independently efficiently and effectively execute on multiple projects while managing team members
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in high volume environment and efficiently manage multiple projects
Specific experience working in a corporate environment.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Minimum 6 years of experience in corporate general accounting
Minimum 2 years managing teams
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Technology Skills
Familiarity / Competency with Dynamics365, or other ERP/accounting systems.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Microsoft Excel: Expert in analytics, data management, pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, etc
Video conferencing software – Microsoft Teams
Other Reporting: Microsoft Power BI
Work Environment
Sedentary work under a hybrid schedule
Ability to work extended hours as needed
Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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Accounting Manager role at Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc. Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Brief Description The Accounting Manager should demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of General Ledger accounting, managing the month-end close process, and experience handling complex issues and problems. This position will support the Director of Accounting with the month-end close activities as well as Balance Sheet account reconciliations, account activity analysis and related journal entries. In addition, the Accounting Manager should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate leadership qualities by training, coaching and/or mentoring the junior staff.
Responsibilities
Manage the month-end close activities based on the monthly close checklist including generating reports, analyzing data and account balances, preparing and/or reviewing journal entries
Assess the team’s strengths and opportunities and workload to ensure optimal effectiveness
Modify checklist and/or redistribute tasks based on each person’s capabilities.
Partner with team in the weekly flash / interim reports preparation and review
Review and/or prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations as assigned each month and ensure all accounts are properly reconciled in an accurate and timely manner.
Manage the Staff and Senior Accountants by providing work instruction, training and reviewing their work to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
Assist in the year-end financial statement audit by completing the assigned requests
Prepare and support proper documentation for monthly and year-end financial statement disclosures
Demonstrate an understanding of P/L Statements and provide variance analysis to budget
Enhance internal controls over operational accounting processes and systems
Partner with cross functional leaders to identify opportunities for process improvements, establish best practices and facilitate on-going reporting advancements
Support ad-hoc requests for reporting or analysis
Requirements
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong in-depth knowledge of GAAP, month end close processes, internal controls and financial reporting
Ability to work independently efficiently and effectively execute on multiple projects while managing team members
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in high volume environment and efficiently manage multiple projects
Specific experience working in a corporate environment.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Minimum 6 years of experience in corporate general accounting
Minimum 2 years managing teams
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Technology Skills
Familiarity / Competency with Dynamics365, or other ERP/accounting systems.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Microsoft Excel: Expert in analytics, data management, pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, etc
Video conferencing software – Microsoft Teams
Other Reporting: Microsoft Power BI
Work Environment
Sedentary work under a hybrid schedule
Ability to work extended hours as needed
Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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