Accountant

Schwan's Company•La Palma, CA

7d•$54,000 - $89,000

About The Position

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together. We are hiring an Accountant who will play a key role in performing accounting functions in one or more of the following areas: general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, treasury, tax, cost, etc.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.
Years of Related Experience: Typically 0-3 years related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of multiple areas with the enterprise, i.e. supply chain, facilities inventory planning, operations, distribution, transportation and procurement. Moderate PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). Effective use of reading, writing, oral communication skills, presentation and project management techniques. Knowledge of and experience working in a formalized project management environment. Knowledge of project management methodologies, from initial justification through implementation and evaluation. Ability to develop and monitor project schedules and timelines to identify and meet critical milestones. Highly analytical. Problem solving, negotiation and facilitation skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work effectively within team setting. Ability to work independently with general supervision.

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly financial close which includes completing accounting accruals, analyzing income and expense-related accounts, preparing financial statements, schedules and reports.
Completes projects associate with driving business results.
Serves as liaison to other Company business units and Corporate with respect to month-end closing issues, best practices, inter-company transactions, and typical or non-critical accounting issues.
Prepares schedules and analysis for internal and external use, as required
Prepares and analyzes management reports including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statements.
Reviews business unit financial statements and policies to ensure compliance with corporate policies and guidelines
Assists with the preparation and compilation of the annual financial plan
Reviews and verifies the accuracy of the journal entries and account classifications
Applies and interprets generally accepted accounting principles
Assists in the preparation or gathering of schedules for independent auditors as required.
May perform additional accounting tasks such as fixed assets, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, etc. as dictated by Business Unit needs.