Accounting Manager

Universal Bakery

• $100K — $103K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance, or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum of four years related experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.
  • Strong understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
  • Management and organizational skills combined with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Complete weekly financial reports to track progress and issues.
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting through general ledger activities, accruals, audits, and reconciliations.
  • Collaborate with operations and sales teams to forecast financial outcomes accurately.
  • Prepare and analyze period and year-end financial reports.
  • Manage and verify accuracy of inventory in collaboration with operations staff.
  • Supervise and develop the Salt Lake Accounting team, including training and evaluations.
  • Occasional travel required for company business activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive team environment focused on collaboration.
  • Flexible working hours and occasional remote work options.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Completes weekly financial reports.
  • Completes general ledger entries, accruals, audits and account reconciliations. Ensures accurate reporting of financial results for the division.
  • Works with Director of Operations and Sales Teams to develop accurate financial forecasts.
  • Prepares and submits period and year-end reports, provides analysis of financial results.
  • Works with Corporate Finance and Accounting teams on general ledger balances and changes.
  • Inventory Management: Works with Production, shipping and receiving on a daily basis to ensure that the ingredient, packaging and finished goods inventories are accurate and up to date.
  • Supervises Salt Lake Accounting staff. Trains, monitors and evaluates work, provides guidance, discipline and other related activities (including hires, promotions, and terminations) in accordance with Franz/US Bakery policy and procedures. Develops and tracks process, workflow and efficiencies.
  • Travels out of state on Company business.
  • May work outside of business hours, including occasional weekends.
  • Performs other related duties of which the above are representative.


Preferred Education/Experience

  • A college degree in business, accounting, or finance. or equivalent years of experience required.
  • Minimum of four (4) years related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge and proficiency of Windows based networks and programs including Microsoft Office Suite. Must have advanced working knowledge of Excel to include pivot tables.


Critical Skills and Expertise

  • Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles and practices. Cost accounting and financial analysis knowledge and experience is preferred.
  • Experience with quarterly and year-end reporting, audits, account reconciliations, tax reporting, budgeting, and cash flow statements.
  • Experience with implementation of new accounting systems is preferred.
  • Proven management and organizational skills. Excellent oral, written skills and interpersonal skills to effectively work with other departments, vendors and senior staff.
  • Valid ID State Driver's License for business and travel between bakeries.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high change environment.
  • Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  • Keen attention to detail and pride in data accuracy.
  • Must have a positive and safe work ethic, be a team player, and be reliable.


Travel: Some Travel

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