Accounting Supervisor

Ventura Foods • Ontario, CA

39d • $96,893 - $125,138 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for the activities of the General Accounting department. This role is also responsible for maintaining accounting principles and practices to ensure integrity of the company's general ledger and financial statements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience required
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance required
• Supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word with knowledge of JDE / Oracle
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles and practices
• Working knowledge of external financial statement audits with the ability to exercise good judgment and work ethics to ensure the integrity of all reporting
• Has a good understanding of internal controls and maintains effective controls within the financial reporting process
• Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner and interact with all levels of management
• Requires leadership and teambuilding skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA License preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the Accounting Manager in performing the month-end close which includes preparation of journal entries for inventory usage variances, shipping accruals and variance close-outs; review and posting of all inventory related automated journal entries; review and approve the journal entries of staff before posting to the general ledger; and review financial statements for accuracy. Ensures deadlines are met.
• Review variances per divisional financial statements. Review and present notes for the financial statements. Ensures deadlines are met.
• Reconcile and analyze inventory in-transit and payable accounts. Prepare any adjusting journal entries.
• Reconcile and analyze various general ledger accounts. Prepare any adjusting journal entries.
• Provide support for Divisional Controllers. Answering questions, resolving issues and serving as a resource for accounting procedures and policies.
• Supervise day-to-day activities of staff. Provides training, direction and support. Act as liaison between General Accounting and other departments.
• Assist the Accounting Manager in preparing for the external financial statement audit. This includes preparation and review of various schedules, financial statement support and addressing supplemental auditor requests. Ensures that deadlines are met.
• Assist the Accounting Manager and Tax Manager in preparing for sales and use tax audits. This includes preparation of various schedules, sales and use tax return support and addressing supplemental auditor requests. Ensures that deadlines are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees