Operations Accountant

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT - IBD
Job Overview: Accountabilities include cost accounting and asset control which involves B/S reconciliations, month end closing process, RNV, variance analysis, forecasting, finance reporting, cost reductions, developing and auditing inventory control procedures, physical inventory support, standard setting, BOMs/Routes, and item set up. Obtain and apply the Drive for Results skill in our endeavors.

PRIORITIES
o Timely and Accurate Close: Support the timely and accurate close of the P&L by WD3 and Balance Sheet by WD6 specific business unit(s) assigned. Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to maintain accurate general ledger records. Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
o Account Analysis: Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis, and ensure resolution of reconciling items. Review and analyze expense allocations, accruals, and intercompany transactions
o AOP: Support the creation of the Annual Operational Plan by compiling data, analyzing and providing insights related to volume fluctuations, direct and indirect costs, inflation and productivity initiatives.
o Reporting: Improve Monthly Reporting Process through automation. Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounts Payable, Supply-Chain, Logistics, Commercial Operations, and Plant Operations as required) to ensure accurate financial reporting. Maintain documentation of accounting procedures.
o Audit: All steps necessary to prepare for annual audit, supply information to auditors, and support annual financial audit completion with your manager’s guidance
o Internal Controls: Maintain the integrity of the company's financial controls by testing / inspecting existing controls and updating controls as needed in concert with your manager’s guidance. Ensure fulfilment of fiduciary responsibilities including the safeguarding of company assets.
o Financial Results Focused: End-in Mind treatment of CPC attainment, variance analysis, and what must be true to outperform and deliver results
o Drive for Results: Mindset/Skill to apply to all priority disciplines

Qualifications/Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
MUST
o Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
o Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or relevant experience.
o Excellent oral & written communication skills
o Working knowledge of ms office products (word, excel and outlook)
o Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
o Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
o Self-motivated, innovative and solution-oriented mindset
o Strong analytical and technical skills
PREFERRED
o Experience in alcohol beverage industry or cpg overall
o Budgeting, planning and/or financial analysis experience.
EXPERIENCE
MUST
o 5 years accounting experience (minimum)
o Willingness and optimism for working at a Plant setting
PREFERRED
o Experience w/ Oracle ERP
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
o In-person job attendance