
Plant Accountant
Cacique Foods
Job description
** SUMMARY: **
Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant is a key member of the accounting team and a partner to the plant leadership. The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks with a focus on GL account reconciliations and account analysis. This role is critical in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: **
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Prepare, analyze, and review monthly journal entries ensuring proper documentation.
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Prepare account analyses, including balance sheet and PL results, with a focus on automating and improving cash reconciliation process.
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Review and analyze the organization's processes and procedures and identify and recommend improvements.
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Maintain fixed asset and related depreciation schedules.
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Assist with analysis and preparation of monthly financial statements for timely distribution to management.
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Assist with annual external audits.
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Assist with special projects as requested, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS: **
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
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Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in an accounting role
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Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
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Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills