Corporate Accounting Manager

Company: Griffith Foods
Location: Alsip
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products.-- We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world.-- Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers.-- While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world's best-known companies.
Position Title:---------------------- Corporate Accounting Manager--Hiring Manager: -------------- Senior Director, Global Controllership & Reporting--Location: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --Hybrid/Office (Office location will be in Alsip, IL)--Summary: --The position is part of the Corporate Accounting team. This position will oversee the day to day accounting of the corporate companies, as well as responsibility for the budget and forecast.--Essential Duties & Responsibilities:--Manages accounting functions for multiple entities including general ledger and ensuring accuracy of accounts payable and accrualsOwns balance sheet accuracy for multiple entitiesOverseas monthly and annual close processes and reportingDevelops, directs, and mentors accounting staff and ensures accuracy of work performed by global accounting teamsEstablishes and maintains accounting policies and controlsReviews work of corporate staff accountant, including daily cash reconciliation, journal entries for month-end close, and account reconciliations, with proposals for any necessary adjustmentsReviews/records foreign intercompany chargeouts and chargebacksReviews travel and expensesPrepares monthly reports, such as company agings and variance analysisAssists with annual budget preparation and quarterly forecastingReviews monthly purchasing card (p-card) auditManages global lease accountingOther projects/tasks as needed--Qualifications:--Bachelor's degree in accounting from a major college or university with 7+ years related experience, manufacturing experience a plusExperience managing accounting staff requiredSolid computer skills with Microsoft Office required, especially Excel and WordExperience with Microsoft Dynamics and BPC software a plusAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situationsStrong planning and organization skillsAbility to multi-task paired with superior time management skillsExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and WordStrong oral and written communication skillsAttention to detailAbility to work independently and in a team environmentLI#DNI
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYGriffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived-- characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental-- disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.--In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.

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