Sr. Accountant, Accounting & Reporting

Barry Callebaut

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting or similar field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting, ideally in a manufacturing context.
  • Background in public accounting is favorable.
  • Proficiency in SAP is a plus; quick adaptability to new systems is essential.
  • Strong Excel skills are required.
  • Experience in finance or accounting within multinational B2B/food industry organizations is preferred.
  • CPA Certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and review daily accounting and month-end closing tasks including inventory, leases, and accruals.
  • Prepare and assist with inventory management, including costing and SKU management.
  • Compile and submit financial statements while ensuring accuracy in reporting.
  • Collaborate with various departments to present transactions that reflect economic reality.
  • Initiate and lead key projects aimed at improving quality and efficiency.
  • Facilitate interactions with auditors during financial audits, preparing necessary schedules.
  • Manage ad hoc projects as needed.

Benefits

  • Unlimited MyFlex PTO and Paid Holidays.
  • Flexible and hybrid work environment.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth within the company.
  • Engagement with internal forums promoting gender and racial equality.
Full Job Description
About the Role

The individual will be responsible for reconciling account balances, maintaining general ledger, preparing month-end close adjustments and compiling financial statements. This role requires excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports.

The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively across functions, possess excellent communication skills and collaborate with team members in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, results-oriented and adaptable with the ability to take on added responsibilities within the accounting organization as the company continues to grow.

Job Responsibilities Include

  • Responsible for executing and reviewing day-to-day accounting and month-end closing activities related but not limited to inventory, leases, rebates and other manual postings. Also responsible for accruals, intercompany transactions, and other reporting related activities as well to understand variances in these areas and maintain accurate accounting records.
  • Prepare and assist with inventory management, ie costing, capitalizations and ad hoc sku management
  • Prepare and submit financial statements and ensure accuracy of the financial reporting.
  • Work closely with other departments of the organization to ensure transactions reflect economic reality. Other departments this role will interact with are FP&A, corporate business partners, Treasury, Tax, Credit, AP, plant controllers, HR, etc.
  • Take initiative to identify, plan, and implement key projects to improve quality and increase efficiencies
  • Liaise with external and internal auditors during year-end and other financial statement audits. Serve as a link between auditors and internal finance team by preparing audit schedules and providing support at a high level of service.
  • Lead on ad hoc projects as necessary


About You

  • Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting or similar
  • 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, month end close; public accounting background a plus
  • SAP experience is a plus (if not, significant ability to pick up on systems quickly)
  • CPA Certification is a plus
  • Strong excel skills
  • Experience in a manufacturing organization in Finance or Accounting roles for multinational companies, preferably B2B/food industry


What you can expect from Barry Callebaut

  • Salary Range of $80,000-$95,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package
  • MyFlex PTO (unlimited!) and Paid Holidays
  • Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility and hybrid environment
  • An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC!
  • Just ask our champions with the Americas Women's Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
  • Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth


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