Senior Accountant - Food Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, such as accruals for expenses, depreciation entries, and adjustments for prepaid expenses.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations, intercompany accounts, and fixed assets.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results to budget and prior periods, identifying and explaining significant variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Fixed Assets

• Maintain the fixed asset ledger, ensuring all additions, disposals, and transfers are accurately recorded.
• Calculate and post depreciation for all fixed assets.
• Conduct periodic physical inventories of fixed assets and reconcile with the fixed asset ledger.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards for fixed assets.
• Prepare detailed reports on fixed asset movements and valuations for management review.
• Assist in the development and implementation of fixed asset policies and procedures.

Prepaid Expenses

• Maintain and update prepaid expense schedules.
• Prepare and post amortization entries for prepaid expenses.
• Ensure all prepaid expenses are accurately recorded and amortized over the appropriate periods.
• Monitor and reconcile prepaid accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Treasury

• Record cash receipts. Clear checks.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between bank statements and company records.

Broker Commissions

• Calculate and record broker commissions based on sales agreements and contracts.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of commissions to brokers.
• Reconcile commission accounts and investigate any discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed reports on commission payments and outstanding balances for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 -10 years of accounting experience, with hands-on involvement in cost accounting, AP, and AR.
• ERP experience required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Knowledge of GAAP and experience in manufacturing or food production environment preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example, support junior staff, and work independently.